Principal RFIC Engineer

Anduril Industries • Boston, MA

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About The Position

As a (Principal/Senior) RFIC Design Engineer, you will help to build a team that delivers state-of-the-art RFIC capabilities for Anduril's RF products. You will be a key contributor to the design, simulation, and verification of high-performance RF integrated circuits from concept to mass production. You will work with other silicon engineers, product engineers, and outside partners to build a world-class team and capability portfolio.

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.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

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

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

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: 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.
• Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees