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Senior Staff Engineer, Survivability Materials

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - MEG
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Seattle, WA$170k - $250kFull Time EmployeePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Lead the selection, qualification, specification, and production implementation of low-observable and signature-control materials for next-generation autonomous aircraft, with emphasis on radar-absorbing materials, specialty coatings, and electromagnetic material characterization.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct material surveys and evaluate radar-absorbing materials, conductive materials, dielectric materials, specialty coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other survivability-related material systems.

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering, low-observable materials, electromagnetic materials, specialty coatings, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of radar-absorbing materials, conductive coatings, dielectric materials, adhesives, sealants, or specialty surface treatments.
  • Understanding of how complex permittivity, complex permeability, conductivity, and thickness affect electromagnetic and radar-signature performance.
  • Experience with material characterization, laboratory testing, production inspection, or supplier qualification.
  • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Skills

Required:Radar-absorbing materialsMaterial qualification and testingLaboratory capabilities

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) + temporary benefits package
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and location. All offers contingent on cleared background and reference check.
  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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