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Resonant Sciences, LLC

Survivability Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

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POSITION OVERVIEW Resonant is looking for an Survivability/LO Engineer candidate to join a multi-discipline engineering team that supports stealth technology design and measurement. We are seeking ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for survivability engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Survivability Engineer is responsible for enhancing the ability of military vehicles, aircraft, or systems to withstand and recover from threats such as ballistic impacts, electronic warfare, and cyberattacks. They analyze vulnerabilities, develop protective technologies, and integrate stealth, armor, and countermeasure systems. Their work involves threat assessment, materials research, and system design to improve mission effectiveness and crew safety. Survivability Engineers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including defense contractors and military personnel, to ensure systems meet operational and safety requirements.

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Survivability Engineer

Resonant Sciences, LLC

Dayton, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW
Resonant is looking for an Survivability/LO Engineer candidate to join a multi-discipline engineering team that supports stealth technology design and measurement. We are seeking engineers with education and experience to work in a fast-paced environment analyzing, developing, building, and testing aircraft models, component models such as radomes and antennas and supporting many functions that enable these activities.

What you will be doing: As a member of the Survivability team you will be working to deliver signature simulations and test data to customers, while joining discussions on how to improve overall designs.

The selected Engineer should have well-developed skills in the following areas:
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to produce hardware such as test fixturing and measurement targets
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to interface professionally with colleagues and customers
  • Ability to distill large datasets into professional reports and briefs
  • Experience with modeling and simulation of RF phenomena; MATLAB, Python, experience a plus
  • Experience with, or interest in using HFSS, CST, FEKO or similar modeling software
The following experience is desirable:
  • Experience in performing RCS or antenna gain measurements
  • Knowledge of materials testing methods or experience working in an RF test range
  • Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of LO vehicles, components, and test models. Experience with maintenance and sustainment of operational LO platforms a plus.
  • Experience using network analyzers or radar
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar field.
  • Preferred 2-5 years of experience working on fielded aircraft technology, or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, or Physics specializing in materials modeling and simulation, or electromagnetic simulation
  • Eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance. Active clearance is preferred. TS is a plus.
  • Comfortable interfacing with other engineers and customers to discuss project approaches
Writing and communication skills with experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers
CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE:
  • U.S. Citizenship required. Eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance. Special Access Program experience preferred.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Become part of a high-tech work environment that is highly impactful, exciting, and collaborative.
  • Flexible working environment that enables our employees to balance work and personal life.
  • A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits with extremely low employee cost share for you and your eligible dependents.
  • A well-funded Health Spending Account with standard account fees paid by Resonant Sciences.
  • 10 Federal Holidays (6 Standard, 4 Floating).
  • A flexible Paid Time Off plan for employees.
  • A generous retirement plan, subject to plan, IRS and ERISA rules.
WHO ARE WE?
Resonant Sciences is a research and development firm with locations all over the United States, focused on developing and transitioning innovative technologies and solutions to developmental and operational platforms. Our areas of expertise include radome and antenna design and fabrication, custom electronic solutions, and RF measurements of materials, antennas, radomes, and subsystems. Our extensive capabilities include design and analysis, production, and ground and flight testing.
A career at Resonant Sciences means that you will be involved in the complete development life cycle, seeing your design evolve from development prototype to incorporating mission requirements to technical specifications into a finished product for field testing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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