RF Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Broomfield, COFort Collins, CO
Salary
$143,000–$191,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $167k
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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$202,649 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · RF Engineer

The Staff RF Engineer joins the Battlespace Awareness Radar team to design, test, and deploy next-generation military radar systems. Working within an interdisciplinary technical team, the individual will own the development of advanced phased arrays and RF electronics, manage prototype maturation into production, and lead troubleshooting and optimization efforts. Key responsibilities include conducting trade studies, performing RF simulations, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring designs meet rigorous performance requirements. The role requires expertise in RF design and analysis tools like Ansys HFSS and Keysight ADS, as well as proficiency in Altium for PCB design. Candidates must be skilled with network analyzers, signal analyzers, and near field scanners. Technical skills include programming in Python, MATLAB, or C++. This position addresses the critical challenge of developing advanced radar systems to solve significant security challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop advanced phased arrays and RF electronics for military radar systems.
  • Lead testing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts to meet rigorous performance requirements across various environments.
  • Conduct trade studies, RF simulations, and prototyping to drive innovation and optimize system performance.
  • Define radar architectures, system concepts, and end-to-end product requirements with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster technical growth and ensure high-quality team deliverables.
  • Drive technical decision-making and contribute to programmatic strategy to align with company objectives.
  • Support production ramp-up through design for manufacturing (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and supplier engagement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of professional experience developing RF electronics, phased arrays, antennas, or related radar electronics.
  • Proficiency in RF design and analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS.
  • Expertise with RF measurement equipment including Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, and Near Field Scanners.
  • Strong knowledge of PCB design using tools like Altium for schematic capture and layout.
  • Deep understanding of electronic systems engineering, including design specification, part selection, and test planning.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ for design, simulation, and testing.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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