Anduril Industries

Senior RF Design & Test Engineer

Anduril Industries • $146K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with military and commercial communication system compliance standards.
  • Understanding of SAR and military RF exposure limits affecting antenna design.
  • Experience in multi-radio coexistence and desense analysis.
  • Proficiency with RF bench equipment and testing in anechoic chambers.
  • Hands-on experience in designing and testing RF circuits and antennas.
  • Knowledge of GPS/GNSS receiver architectures and RF connector design.
  • Strong background in schematic reviews and RF PCB layout best practices.
  • Proficiency with 3D EM simulation software for RF performance modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure RF designs meet military and commercial communication standards.
  • Evaluate designs against SAR and military RF exposure limits.
  • Assess coexistence and desense between onboard radios and recommend mitigations.
  • Test RF hardware and antennas to validate performance requirements.
  • Collaborate with EMC and mechanical engineering to troubleshoot failures.
  • Design RF circuits and subsystems, performing system-level RF analysis.
  • Integrate antennas and antenna arrays, balancing performance with mechanical constraints.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee well-being and future opportunities.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented Senior RF Design and Test Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Design team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems design teams, as well as our EMC and compliance groups, to deliver RF hardware that meets performance and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong compliance and validation instincts alongside solid RF and antenna design skills, ensuring hardware performs reliably and meets applicable regulatory and coexistence requirements before it ships. Strong consideration will be given to candidates who can bridge design and validation - taking a concept from schematic and simulation through chamber characterization and compliance sign-off.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ensure RF designs comply with relevant military and commercial communication system standards and protocols, and support spectrum authorization/certification processes for military RF systems.
  • Evaluate designs against SAR and military RF exposure limits, coordinating testing as needed.
  • Assess coexistence and desense between onboard radios (e.g., UWB, GNSS, LTE) - distinguishing conducted vs. radiated coupling paths - and recommend mitigations for cross-band interference and antenna detuning.
  • Bench and chamber test RF hardware and antennas (e.g., using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and antenna/anechoic chambers) to validate performance against requirements.
  • Partner with EMC and mechanical engineering to root-cause field or test failures that span RF, electrical and mechanical domains.
  • Design RF circuits and subsystems, including front-ends, amplifiers, filters, and transceivers; perform link budget and system-level RF analysis, including receiver saturation and sensitivity trade-offs.
  • Design and integrate antennas and antenna arrays, balancing RF performance against mechanical and system constraints, including connector/mechanical interface tolerances.
  • Support GPS/GNSS receiver design and integration, including active antenna bias circuits, filtering, and interference immunity.
  • Utilize 3D EM simulation tools and S-parameter analysis to model and optimize RF and antenna performance.
  • Review schematics and CAD designs for RF performance, signal integrity, and manufacturability.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a clearance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Familiarity with military and commercial communication system compliance standards, and, ideally, exposure to spectrum authorization or certification processes for military RF systems.
  • Familiarity with SAR and military RF exposure limits (e.g., MPE) and how they influence antenna placement and design.
  • Experience with multi-radio coexistence and desense analysis, including UWB emissions requirements, and the ability to distinguish conducted from radiated coupling mechanisms.
  • Proficiency with RF bench equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator) and prior experience testing antennas in antenna/anechoic chambers.
  • Hands-on experience designing and testing RF circuits, subsystems, or antennas, including antenna arrays.
  • Working knowledge of GPS/GNSS receiver architectures, active antenna bias circuits, and RF connector/mechanical interface design considerations.
  • Strong background in schematic reviews, CAD analysis, and RF/high-speed PCB layout best practices.
  • Proficiency with 3D EM simulation software (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Altair FEKO, or CST Studio Suite) for S-parameter analysis and RF/antenna performance modeling.


US Salary Range

$146,000-$241,000 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
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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