Staff RF Antenna Engineer, Electronic Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / 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 · Staff RF Antenna Engineer, Electronic Warfare

As a Staff RF Antenna Engineer at our Electronic Warfare team in Costa Mesa, you will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing radio frequency solutions for cutting-edge antenna arrays. Your daily tasks include conducting detailed RF design, performing trade studies on antenna elements, and optimizing array lattices based on various technical requirements. You will also develop prototypes to validate models and provide layout support for final designs. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with RF hardware design, simulation tools like Anechoic Chamber testing, and schematic capture software. Familiarity with the defense or aerospace industry is a plus, as you will contribute to projects that demand high precision and innovation in electronic warfare technology.

What you'll do

  • Conduct detailed RF design for antennas and antenna arrays.
  • Perform trade studies on antenna elements, including simulations and comparisons of designs.
  • Optimize array lattice selection based on technical specifications like frequency range and scan range.
  • Design and simulate passive components such as printed splitters and corporate feed structures.
  • Develop prototypes to validate models and ensure accuracy in RF design.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of RF and antenna design experience
  • Expertise in RF hardware design, testing, and automation
  • Knowledge of PCB design and RF simulation tools
  • Experience with anechoic chamber and open-air testing
  • Familiarity with defense or aerospace industry requirements
  • Ability to develop prototypes for model validation
  • Secret security clearance required

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