Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems

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Join the Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team as a Low Observables Engineer, where you will design and develop antennas for low observable unmanned air systems to enhance their stealth capabilities. You’ll work on RF performance optimization while adhering to radar cross-section requirements, lead rapid prototyping efforts, and collaborate with subcontractors to integrate antenna systems onto unmanned platforms. Essential skills include proficiency in RF concepts, antenna modeling tools like HFSS and CST Microwave Studio, and experience with MATLAB, C++, or Python for analytical tool development. The role demands a BS degree in STEM and the ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Skills

MATLAB Python C++ HFSS CST_Microwave_Studio SENTri ADS FEKO AWS Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop antennas for low observable unmanned air vehicles.
Simulate and optimize antenna designs to meet RF performance while maintaining radar cross section requirements.
Develop analysis tools and workflows for predicting antenna performance and validating results.
Lead the rapid prototyping of antenna systems to support program needs.
Plan and execute testing for antenna performance and radar cross-section measurements.

What we're looking for

3+ years of RF and antenna R&D experience
Proficient in RF concepts, antenna prototyping tools, and CEM software
Expertise in MATLAB, C++, Python for building analytical tools
Knowledgeable in antenna measurement techniques including RCS measurements
BS or higher degree in STEM field required
Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance mandatory

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