Senior Staff Engineer, Survivability Materials
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- 10+ years
Lead the selection, qualification, specification, and production implementation of low‑observable and signature‑control materials for next‑generation autonomous aircraft.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
- Conduct material surveys and evaluate radar‑absorbing materials, conductive materials, dielectric materials, specialty coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other survivability‑related material systems.
- Develop and maintain a survivability materials database containing performance, cost, supplier, part‑number, availability, application, and sustainment information.
- Partner with survivability analysis, design, manufacturing, and program teams to down‑select materials based on signature performance, durability, producibility, weight, cost, and supply‑chain risk.
- Develop material qualification plans and oversee electromagnetic, electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and environmental testing.
- Establish and maintain laboratory capabilities for material characterization, process development, receiving inspection, and production verification.
Requirements
- B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
- M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering