Survivability Principal Engineer-RF Signature

Job#: 2072768

Job Description:

Job Title: Aircraft Survivability Engineer

Location: Onsite in Fort Worth, TX

Job Summary:

Join the Survivability team to design and develop survivable aircraft for the United States military. As a Engineer, you will analyze, model, and optimize radar signature characteristics of various platforms and materials, ensuring compliance with design specifications and operational requirements. You will utilize advanced electromagnetic simulation tools and measurement techniques, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to minimize radar visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize, plan, and manage new aircraft RF Signature and antenna integration activities within an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Perform RF or Radar Cross-Section signature analysis using computational software tools such as X-Patch, Carlos, SWITCH, SENTRi, or other frequency-domain RF codes.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate RF signature reduction design features, including aircraft shape and special materials.
• Conduct antenna integration performance and CoSite analyses to support communication and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) optimization using tools like WIPL-D, HFSS, CST MWS, or Feko.
• Support new aircraft and technology development, including proprietary analytical tools and applications.
• Work with Bell Engineers, US government experts, and ASE suppliers to integrate Radar Warning and RF Counter-Measure systems.
• Present design and analysis results to internal and external audiences.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience meshing target models and modifying outer mold lines to achieve RF requirements.
• Experience in RF analytical studies predicting Radar Cross-Section and integrated antenna performance.
• Proficiency in RF testing and RF material integration.
• Excellent communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and leaders.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering, with a strong background in electromagnetic theory, radar engineering, and applied mathematics.
• Proficiency in tools such as Xpatch or similar electromagnetic predictive software.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electro-Magnetic (EM) Fields Technology; advanced degrees considered as additional experience.
• Must have SECRET level security clearance.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.