Anduril Industries

RF Communications Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Eligible for U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Expertise in RF-based systems (Radar, ESM, EW)
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment
  • Minimum 2 years in RF system integration and validation
  • 5+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field

Responsibilities

  • Test RF systems through various measurements and environmental testing
  • Lead air vehicle integration and checkout efforts
  • Validate system performance in collaboration with design engineers
  • Integrate and deliver high-performance systems with AD&S teams
  • Communicate results effectively to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive of health and recovery
  • Benefits available at little to no cost to employees
  • Includes top-tier total compensation considerations
Full Job Description
As a Mission Systems Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for both lab & field integration and test of payloads, subcomponents, amplifiers, and antennas. You will leverage your expertise in electronics/RF design, testing, and troubleshooting to rapidly test & integrate both internal and third-party built RF systems. You will develop test set-ups that allow for the validation of device performance using state-of-the-art RF equipment, such as spectrum and network analyzers. You will support flight test events and large-scale, customer facing validation exercises. This will require taking ownership of end to end system test and working across various Anduril internal teams to appropriately integrate capabilities. If you are someone who enjoys building and delivering compelling next-generation autonomous capabilities and supporting actual vehicle integration, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Test RF systems (power measurements, pulse response/synchronization, network analysis, environmental & stress testing, etc.)
  • Lead air vehicle integration and checkout efforts (EMI/interference testing, installed performance testing, data analysis)
  • Validate system performance in close cooperation with design & system engineers
  • Work closely with AD&S teams to successfully integrate & deliver high-performance systems to our customers
  • Communicate results in multiple forms internally and externally


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Communications, sensors, and effector domain expertise in RF based systems (e.g. Radar, ESM, EW, etc.)
  • Proven, hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques
  • 2+ years in RF system integration and validation, the more the better
  • 5+ years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Hands-on experience with both analog and digital systems integration.
  • Ability to develop SW to enable closed-loop or automated testing of systems under test
  • Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., ADS, Ansys HFSS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR, ESM, EA, EW, LIDAR)
  • Experience with air vehicle design, integration, test, & fielding


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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