Senior RF Payload Engineer, Electronic Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 Payload Engineer, Electronic Warfare

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Join our dynamic team as a Senior RF Payload Engineer in the Electronic Warfare division, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating advanced RF systems into aircraft. Your responsibilities include conducting rigorous tests, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless platform integration, and presenting technical findings to stakeholders. You’ll work hands-on with EMI/EMC testing, co-site analysis, and field testing while adhering to regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in RF payload integrations within the aerospace or defense industries, along with a strong background in electrical engineering and electromagnetic theory. Proficiency in test equipment and project management tools is preferred, as well as an active U.S. Secret security clearance due to the sensitive nature of our projects.

Skills

RF EMI/EMC Co-site analysis Test Experience Electromagnetic theory RF systems test Platform integration Verification and validation plan Aerospace industry standards Project management tools CI/CD

What you'll do

Conduct hands-on testing and validation of RF systems.
Perform co-site analysis for RF payload integration.
Set up trades and present findings to stakeholders.
Create and execute verification and validation plans.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams on platform integrations.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in RF payload integrations or related field
Electrical Engineering background with emphasis on electromagnetic, RF, and antenna theory
Hands-on testing and validation of RF systems
Ability to engage technically with cross-functional teams
Active U.S. Secret security clearance required
Experience conducting co-site analysis and EMI/EMC testing

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