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Anduril Industries · 2 weeks ago

Staff RF Antenna Engineer, Connected Warfare

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Staff RF Antenna Engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop software-defined radios and optimize signal processing for military applications.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software defined radios; including the implementation of DSP techniques into software and firmware and integration activities

Guide DSP engineers in the execution of DSP trade studies and optimization of signal processing and machine learning algorithms for deployment on FPGAs and GPUs

Board bring up, test, and circuit optimizations

Prototype and integrate new SDR platforms that can operate across current defense and commercial waveforms, from legacy tactical radios to next-generation cellular and mesh protocols

Develop, port, and optimize waveforms and DSP pipelines for high-performance, real-time execution across SDR frameworks, FPGAs, and embedded platforms

Automate tests to enhance test coverage and ensure reproducibility and repeatability

Own lab-based integration and testing of RF subsystems, driving iteration cycles that improve product reliability, performance, and deployment readiness

Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures

Support and perform field testing and act as a liaison to conduct ground and flight testing

Collaborate across multi-disclipinary teams (software, hardware, RF, networking) to ensure successful end-to-end system integration

Support product deployments through lab replication of field scenarios, troubleshooting, and post-mission analysis

Develop and maintain test standards, design and develop test equipment, or procuring and handling purchased test capital equipment to support test readiness

Facilitate electrical system performance, calibration, durability, and environmental testing of developmental components and systems per test plan

Integration testing of subassemblies and systems including RF and digital hardware, firmware, embedded software, and application software

Advance the state of the art by contributing to internal tools, frameworks, and methodologies that make SDR development faster and more reliable

Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration, characterization, and system level testing

Characterize wireless communication systems and devices

Qualification

RF antenna designWaveform developmentDSP engineeringSignal processingC/C++ programmingPython programmingPCB designRF test equipmentCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields

5+ years relevant RF design experience

8+ years of experience in waveform development, DSP or SDR engineering

Experience with RF cascade analyses, component selection, and component evaluations

Skilled with modeling, simulation, analysis, design, test and optimization of RF power amplifiers and supporting circuits like couplers, detectors, and bias sequencing / control

Demonstrated experience with defense waveforms (e.g. WNW, TSM-X, LINK 16, Silvus, SINCGARS) and commercial standards (LTE, 5G NR, Wi-FI, SATCOM, etc)

Hands-on experience with one or more SDR toolkits/frameworks: GNU Radio, REDHAWK, Ettus/USRP, Xilinx RFSoC, custom FPGA DSP pipelines

Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training as required

Strong background in signal processing, modulation/demodulation, PHY/MAC integration and RF system performance optimization

Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; exposure to HDL (VHDL/Verilog) a plus

Comfortable in the lab with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generations, channel emulation) and able to iterate quickly on prototypes

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, communication, and organization skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout

Experience with test plan development and test execution

Preferred

Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the aerospace industry

Experience with 3D electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools like Ansys HFSS, CST, and Feko

Experience deploying SDR systems in operational defense environments

Familiarity with mesh networking protocols, MANET radios, and multi-node RF environments

Knowledge of embedded Linux, real-time systems, and SDR driver stacks

Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative engineering environments

Familiar with wireless communication protocols and test methods

Familiar with military and spectrum regulatory standards and test methods

Experience with RF requirement development and feasibility analyses

Familiar with programming languages like Python for analysis and test automation

Experience with PCB design / layout

Familiar with embedded Linux

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.