Senior Low Observables Engineer - Mission Systems

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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 · Senior Low Observables Engineer - Mission Systems

The Senior Low Observables Engineer role within the Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team focuses on advancing stealth technology for unmanned air systems. This position involves designing, analyzing, testing, and sustaining radar (RCS) and infrared (IR) signature-reducing features to ensure system undetectability in contested environments. Daily tasks include antenna design and development, simulation, optimization, and integration onto unmanned platforms, along with developing analytical tools and executing performance tests. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of RF and antenna R&D experience, proficiency in CEM tools like HFSS and CST Microwave Studio, and hands-on skills in MATLAB, C++, and Python for building RF analytical tools. A U.S. Top Secret clearance is required, and the role demands expertise in a fast-paced, autonomous environment with a focus on cutting-edge stealth technology.

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.
  • Lead the rapid design and prototyping of antennas for emerging program needs.
  • Develop analysis tools and workflows for predicting antenna performance and validating results.
  • Plan and execute testing of Low Observable antennas, including RCS measurements.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of RF and antenna R&D experience
  • Proficient in RF concepts, aperture antennas, impedance matching
  • Expertise with antenna modeling tools like HFSS, CST Microwave Studio
  • Skilled in building analytical tools using MATLAB, C++, Python
  • Experience in antenna measurement techniques including RCS measurements
  • BS or higher degree in STEM discipline required
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance mandatory

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