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Anduril Industries · 3 weeks ago

Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$129K/yr - $171K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Low Observables Engineer will design and develop antennas for low observable unmanned air vehicles, ensuring their stealth features meet performance requirements.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

RFAntennas R&DAntenna modeling toolsAntenna measurement techniquesAntenna prototyping toolsMATLABC++PythonDesigning LO aperturesPhased array designsFast-paced environment

Required

3+ 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

Preferred

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

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.

Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

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.

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.

Available depending on role eligibility.