Systems Architect, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / 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 · Systems Architect, EW

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The Systems Architect role at EW involves leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design and develop resilient communication systems using software-defined radios. This senior-level position requires extensive experience in waveform design for military communications, digital signal processing, and embedded devices such as FPGA, GPU, and ARM. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of expertise in wireless systems and radar, along with strong project management and leadership skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with both commercial and DOD communication standards is essential, and the role includes significant travel for fieldwork and collaboration.

Skills

FPGA GPU ARM Software Defined Radios Bluetooth 3G 4G 5G Wi-Fi SINCGARS MUOS Project Management CI/CD

What you'll do

Design resilient communication systems.
Develop software defined radios with a multidisciplinary team.
Manage waveform design for resilient communications.
Lead project management and execution for multiple initiatives.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Top Secret/SCI eligibility requirements.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in military comms waveform design.
Extensive embedded device development with FPGA, GPU, ARM, and SDRs.
Expertise in wireless communication standards (commercial and DOD).
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Active U.S. Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for work commitments.

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