RF Communications Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
66 days ago
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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 · RF Communications Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

RF Communications Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance will join the team to perform lab and field integration and testing for payloads, subcomponents, amplifiers, and antennas. The role involves developing test setups using spectrum and network analyzers to validate device performance, conducting power measurements, pulse response synchronization, and EMI interference testing. You will be responsible for end-to-end system testing, including air vehicle integration and data analysis in coordination with design engineers. Required expertise includes RF systems such as radar, ESM, and EW, along with experience in analog and digital systems. Preferred skills include software development for automated testing and proficiency with tools like ADS, Ansys HFSS, COMSOL, or MATLAB. The role focuses on the technical challenge of integrating high-performance communications and sensing capabilities into autonomous air vehicle platforms.

What you'll do

  • Perform lab and field integration and testing for payloads, subcomponents, amplifiers, and antennas.
  • Test RF systems including power measurements, pulse response, synchronization, and environmental stress testing.
  • Develop test setups using spectrum and network analyzers to validate device performance.
  • Lead air vehicle integration efforts including EMI/interference testing and installed performance testing.
  • Validate system performance in close coordination with design and system engineering teams.
  • Support flight test events and large-scale customer-facing validation exercises.
  • Communicate technical results and data analysis to both internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Expertise in communications, sensors, and effector domains in RF-based systems like Radar, ESM, or EW.
  • Proven hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques.
  • At least 2 years of experience in RF system integration and validation.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
  • Preferred experience with both analog and digital systems integration.
  • Preferred ability to develop software for closed-loop or automated testing.

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