RF Design Engineer, Electronic Warfare

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Antenna Radio Frequency Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA, focused on high-speed power amplifiers. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize RF circuits to enhance amplifier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications.This position requires expertise in RF circuit design and simulation tools, as well as a solid understanding of high-frequency technologies. If you have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation, this opportunity is for you! Your contributions will be essential in advancing our high-speed amplifier projects.

Requirements

B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ years relevant RF design experience.
5+ years experience with broadband high power amplifier design and development in frequency ranges from VHF to X band or higher.
Thorough understanding of high power amplifier design process from component characterization and selection to volume manufacturing.
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.
Highly experienced with power amplifier impedance matching circuits and optimizations.
Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout.
Experience with test plan development and test execution.
Experience developing circuit models and simulations using tools like Ansys Electronics Desktop (Nexxim, SiWave) and Cadence AWR Microwave Office.
Significant experience and expertise with test equipment like vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and load pull.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools like Ansys HFSS, CST, and Feko.
Familiar with RF filter design.
Experience with PCB design / layout.
Experience with RF requirement development and feasibility analyses.
Familiar with programming languages like Python for analysis and test automation.
Familiar with embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

Develop RF power amplifiers for a wide range of end applications like electronic warfare (EW), wireless communications, and radar.
Evaluate, characterize, and select off-the-shelf power amplifier components like discrete transistors and MMICs.
Modeling, simulation, analysis, design, test, and optimization of high power active and passive power amplifier circuits.
Generate schematics and work closely with mechanical, thermal, and PCB layout teams to ensure circuit designs meet requirements while striving for first pass design success.
Board bring up, test, and circuit optimizations.
Develop circuit verification test plans and assist with testing.
Assist with RF system and/or subsystem requirement development and feasibility studies.
Assist with manufacturing process and test requirement development.

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.
Additional Benefits
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.