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Senior RF Design & Test Engineer

$146k - $241k
Full-time

Anduril

ABOUT THE TEAM
Connected Warfare (CW): The Connected Warfare simulaivision builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint time sensitive multi domain ubiquitous connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every mac robot human and sensor in every domain bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decision effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.

Warfighter Systems (WS) : Warfighter Systems brings cutting-edge technology directly to those on the front lines. Wearable tech immersive mission command tools and seamlessly integrated software and hardware create an ecosystem that enhances situational awareness survivability and combat effectiveness. From training to battlefield operations Andurils Warfighter Systems organization designs tools that move at the speed of war ensuring that soldiers are better connected more lethal and more resilient.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented Senior RF Design and Test Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Design 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 YOUL 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

$146000 - $241000 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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next. For more information Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information credit card numbers or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters it will only come from an @ address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity please verify the agencys authenticity by reaching out to .
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious contains grammatical errors or makes unusual requests do not engage. Always confirm the senders email domain is @ before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril please report it immediately to . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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