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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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Principal RF Engineer, EW joins the Electronic Warfare division to develop hardware-enabled, software-defined systems for defense applications. This role involves designing complete RF radio architectures, including receivers, transmitters, and transceivers from requirements through production. Key responsibilities include architecting signal chains, optimizing noise and distortion trade-offs, and managing PCBA design throughout the full lifecycle. The candidate will perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of active and passive mixed-signal circuits while integrating high-speed data converters like ADCs and DACs. Required technical skills include experience with components such as LNAs, filters, mixers, and PLLs/synthesizers, alongside proficiency in tools like Ansys Electronics Desktop, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, and Python for test automation. The role addresses the challenge of creating advanced electronic warfare platforms that provide robust signal processing and hardware integration for modern military operations.
RF Circuit Design
Antenna Systems
Radar Systems
3D EM Simulation
Schematic Capture
PCB) layout
Python
MatLab
AWR
CDS
HFSS
CST
Network Analyzers
Spectrum Analyzers
Signal Generators
Agile Development