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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Principal RFIC Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $252K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Principal RFIC Engineer will lead the design and development of high-performance RF integrated circuits, collaborating with engineers and partners to ensure successful production and optimization of RF products.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

RFIC circuit designCadence VirtuosoRF lab equipmentMixed-Signal designElectromagnetic simulationScripting languagesAnalytical skillsVendor managementProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.