Senior Low Observables - Mission Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

88d • $146,000 - $194,000

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. The Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team are advancing into the next generation of LO Technology to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of unmanned air systems. Our Low Observables engineering team is responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and sustaining stealth features that reduce radar (RCS) and infrared (IR) signatures, ensuring our systems remain undetectable in contested environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Research & Development experience of general RF and antennas
• Proficient knowledge of RF concepts which as aperture antennas, impedance matching, smith chart, etc.
• Proficient in antenna prototyping tools and techniques
• Experience with antenna modeling and prediction tools, such as Computational Electromagnetic (CEM) tools, HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, SENTRi, ADS, FEKO
• Proficient in building RF analytical tools in MATLAB, C++, Python
• Proficient in antenna measurement techniques such as anechoic chamber, near field/far field RF measurements, RCS measurements
• BS or higher degree in STEM discipline
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with designing LO apertures
• Experience in phased array designs, RF front-ends, and testing
• Hands-on maintenance experience with Low Observable aircraft
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of antennas that go on low observable unmanned air vehicles
• Design, simulate, and optimize antennas that meet RF performance while maintaining RADAR cross section requirements
• Develop and decompose requirements by performing link-budget analysis to support RF system architecture trades such as required antenna gain, pattern coverage, co-site interference, etc.
• Lead IR&D development of antenna designs by rapid design and prototyping of antennas to support program emerging needs
• Work with subcontractors and/or internal development teams to integrate antenna systems onto un-manned platforms
• Develop analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for antenna predictions
• Plan and execute antenna performance and RCS testing of Low Observable antennas components and installed antenna testing

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees