Principal RF Integration Engineer

Anduril Industries • Fort Collins, CO

71d • $190,000 - $252,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in RF/analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
• Experience with RFIC circuit design and simulation tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, ADS, and HFSS.
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Knowledge of basic device physics and semiconductor technologies (SOI, SiGe, GaN, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Direct tape-out experience with one or more RFIC blocks, such as Phase Shifters, LNAs, PAs, mixers, or PLLs.
• Experience in high-frequency design in the X-Band, Ku-band, and higher ranges.
• Phased Array Design Experience.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools like EMX or HFSS.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design complex RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal circuits and blocks, including but not limited to multi-channel beamforming, Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Power Amplifiers (PAs), Mixers, Oscillators (VCOs), Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), Filters, switches, and attenuators.
• Architect, design, and simulate RF and Mixed Signal circuit IPs, performing analysis of noise, linearity, mismatch, and stability.
• Oversee layout and verification to ensure a successful tape-out.
• Work closely with systems engineers, firmware teams, and layout designers to define specifications and optimize circuit designs for overall system performance.
• Characterize, evaluate, and debug silicon in a lab environment. Collaborate with product engineers and outside manufacturing partners to bring ICs to high-volume production.
• Perform trade-off analysis for performance, power, and area to create cost-optimized solutions.
• Generate comprehensive design documentation, test reports, and specifications.
• Identify and work with outside vendors as necessary to support design, development, manufacturing, packaging, and testing of custom RFIC components.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees