Antenna RF Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Antenna RF Engineer, EW

Antenna RF Engineer, EW joins the EW Radio Frequency Engineering team to design, analyze, and optimize antenna and antenna array systems. The role involves conducting detailed trade studies for antenna elements, optimizing array lattice selection based on frequency and scan range, and developing prototypes to validate models. Responsibilities include modeling PCB RF transitions, designing passive components like Wilkinson splitters, and providing layout support for final optimization. The position requires expertise in RF simulation tools, schematic capture, and PCB design. Candidates must possess experience in RF hardware testing from lab to field environments, including anechoic chamber and open-air testing. Technical skills include automated test setup and data analysis. This role addresses technical challenges within the electronic warfare domain, specifically focusing on advanced antenna solutions for defense applications requiring high performance across various frequency ranges and bandwidths.

What you'll do

  • Conduct detailed RF design for antennas and antenna arrays.
  • Perform antenna element trade studies including investigation, simulation, and comparison of various designs.
  • Optimize array lattice selection based on frequency range, scan range, and bandwidth.
  • Design, simulate, and optimize complex antenna arrays.
  • Develop prototypes of elements and arrays to validate theoretical models.
  • Model PCB RF transitions including interlayer transitions, matching networks, and feed structures.
  • Design passive components such as printed splitters and corporate feed structures.
  • Provide layout support and finalize array models for optimization.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of RF and Antenna experience.
  • Experience with RF hardware design and RF component design.
  • Experience with all stages of RF hardware testing from in-lab to in-field.
  • Experience with test setup automation and relevant data analysis.
  • Experience with Anechoic Chamber and Open Air testing.
  • Knowledge of Schematic Capture, PCB Design, and experience with RF simulation tools.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Familiarity with defense, national security, or aerospace domains (preferred).
  • DoD Field Testing experience with RF based systems and Antenna equipment (preferred).

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