Senior RF Communications Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
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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 · Senior RF Communications Engineer, Space

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As a Senior RF Communications Engineer for Anduril’s Space team, you will play a pivotal role in designing satellite communications subsystems including bus TT&C, mission data links, and inter-satellite links. Your responsibilities include developing software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft communications using proliferated constellations of ground and space-based assets, owning ICDs for space-to-ground and space-to-space communication systems, and collaborating with related teams such as spacecraft design and flight software to enhance both ground and satellite capabilities. The role requires expertise in RF and optical systems, experience with MATLAB, and knowledge of NSA-approved Type 1 encryption. Preferred skills include proficiency in Python, Go, C++, Linux, and hands-on testing of communication subsystems under space-like conditions. This position demands a Top Secret security clearance and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communications technology at scale.

Skills

MATLAB RF Python Go C++ Linux

What you'll do

  • Design satellite communications subsystems including bus TT&C, mission data links, and inter-satellite links.
  • Develop link budgets and integrate NSA-approved Type 1 encryption for secure communication systems.
  • Author space-to-ground interface control documents (ICDs) and ensure compatibility with ground software.
  • Collaborate on the design of optical inter-satellite and optical space-ground communication systems.
  • Test communications subsystems in laboratory environments simulating space environmental constraints.

What we're looking for

  • Strong background in RF and optical systems for space communications.
  • Experience with RF subsystem design for multiple orbital regimes.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and clear communication skills.
  • Ownership of link budgets, ICDs, and encryption integration.
  • Top Secret security clearance required.
  • Flexible problem-solving skills for autonomous spacecraft comms.

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