Anduril Industries, Inc.
Principal Antenna RF Engineer, Connected Warfare
Anduril Industries, Inc., Germantown, Ohio, United States
Staff RF Antenna Engineer, Connected Warfare
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril Engineers in the Connected Warfare (CW) Division work across disciplines to build, deploy, integrate, extend, and scale Anduril's software and hardware systems to deliver mission‑critical capabilities to our customers at the tactical edge. As the engineers closest to customers and end‑users, ECC NEXT Engineers solve technical challenges of operational scenarios while owning end‑to‑end delivery of winning capabilities.
ABOUT THE JOB This position requires expertise in RF antenna design and simulation tools, as well as a solid understanding of board‑level schematic design and PCB circuit layout. 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 RF antenna projects for the EW team.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software‑defined radios, including DSP techniques and integration activities.
Guide DSP engineers in the execution of DSP trade studies and optimization of signal‑processing and machine‑learning algorithms for deployment on FPGAs and GPUs.
Board bring‑up, test, and circuit optimizations.
Prototype and integrate new SDR platforms that can operate across current defense and commercial waveforms, from legacy tactical radios to next‑generation cellular and mesh protocols.
Develop, port, and optimize waveforms and DSP pipelines for high-performance, real‑time execution across SDR frameworks, FPGAs, and embedded platforms.
Automate tests to enhance coverage and ensure reproducibility and repeatability.
Own lab‑based integration and testing of RF subsystems, driving iteration cycles that improve product reliability, performance, and deployment readiness.
Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures.
Support and perform field testing and act as a liaison for ground and flight testing.
Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams (software, hardware, RF, networking) to ensure successful end‑to‑end integration.
Support product deployments through lab replication of field scenarios, troubleshooting, and post‑mission analysis.
Develop and maintain test standards, design and develop test equipment, or procure and handle purchased test equipment to support test readiness.
Facilitate electrical system performance, calibration, durability, and environmental testing of developmental components and systems per test plan.
Perform integration testing of subassemblies and systems including RF and digital hardware, firmware, embedded software, and application software.
Advance the state of the art by contributing to internal tools, frameworks, and methodologies that make SDR development faster and more reliable.
Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration, characterization, and system‑level testing.
Characterize wireless communication systems and devices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
5+ years relevant RF design experience
8+ years of experience in waveform development, DSP or SDR engineering
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
Demonstrated experience with defense waveforms (e.g., WNW, TSM‑X, LINK 16, Silvus, SINCGARS) and commercial standards (LTE, 5G NR, Wi‑Fi, SATCOM, etc.)
Hands‑on experience with one or more SDR toolkits/frameworks: GNU Radio, REDHAWK, Ettus/USRP, Xilinx RFSoC, custom FPGA DSP pipelines
Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training as required
Strong background in signal processing, modulation/demodulation, PHY/MAC integration and RF system performance optimization
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; exposure to HDL (VHDL/Verilog) a plus
Comfortable in the lab with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, channel emulation) and able to iterate quickly on prototypes
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout
Experience with test plan development and test execution
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the aerospace industry
Experience with 3D electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools like Ansys HFSS, CST, and Feko
Experience deploying SDR systems in operational defense environments
Familiarity with mesh networking protocols, MANET radios, and multi‑node RF environments
Knowledge of embedded Linux, real‑time systems, and SDR driver stacks
Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, iterative engineering environments
Familiar with wireless communication protocols and test methods
Familiar with military and spectrum regulatory standards and test methods
Experience with RF requirement development and feasibility analyses
Familiar with programming languages like Python for analysis and test automation
Experience with PCB design/layout
Familiar with embedded Linux
Salary US Salary Range: $191,000 – $253,000 USD (base only; equity and benefits available)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (U.S. roles — little to no cost to you; UK/AUS/IE roles — full cost covered or annual contribution)
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Generous paid time off, holiday holiday in December, and caregiver & wellness leave
Family planning and parenting support, including fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage
Mental health resources with free 24/7 access to therapy and life coaching
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region
Retirement savings plan: Traditional 401(k)/Roth/mega backdoor Roth (U.S. roles); pension plan with employer match (UK & IE roles); superannuation plan (AUS roles)
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ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril Engineers in the Connected Warfare (CW) Division work across disciplines to build, deploy, integrate, extend, and scale Anduril's software and hardware systems to deliver mission‑critical capabilities to our customers at the tactical edge. As the engineers closest to customers and end‑users, ECC NEXT Engineers solve technical challenges of operational scenarios while owning end‑to‑end delivery of winning capabilities.
ABOUT THE JOB This position requires expertise in RF antenna design and simulation tools, as well as a solid understanding of board‑level schematic design and PCB circuit layout. 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 RF antenna projects for the EW team.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software‑defined radios, including DSP techniques and integration activities.
Guide DSP engineers in the execution of DSP trade studies and optimization of signal‑processing and machine‑learning algorithms for deployment on FPGAs and GPUs.
Board bring‑up, test, and circuit optimizations.
Prototype and integrate new SDR platforms that can operate across current defense and commercial waveforms, from legacy tactical radios to next‑generation cellular and mesh protocols.
Develop, port, and optimize waveforms and DSP pipelines for high-performance, real‑time execution across SDR frameworks, FPGAs, and embedded platforms.
Automate tests to enhance coverage and ensure reproducibility and repeatability.
Own lab‑based integration and testing of RF subsystems, driving iteration cycles that improve product reliability, performance, and deployment readiness.
Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures.
Support and perform field testing and act as a liaison for ground and flight testing.
Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams (software, hardware, RF, networking) to ensure successful end‑to‑end integration.
Support product deployments through lab replication of field scenarios, troubleshooting, and post‑mission analysis.
Develop and maintain test standards, design and develop test equipment, or procure and handle purchased test equipment to support test readiness.
Facilitate electrical system performance, calibration, durability, and environmental testing of developmental components and systems per test plan.
Perform integration testing of subassemblies and systems including RF and digital hardware, firmware, embedded software, and application software.
Advance the state of the art by contributing to internal tools, frameworks, and methodologies that make SDR development faster and more reliable.
Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration, characterization, and system‑level testing.
Characterize wireless communication systems and devices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
5+ years relevant RF design experience
8+ years of experience in waveform development, DSP or SDR engineering
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
Demonstrated experience with defense waveforms (e.g., WNW, TSM‑X, LINK 16, Silvus, SINCGARS) and commercial standards (LTE, 5G NR, Wi‑Fi, SATCOM, etc.)
Hands‑on experience with one or more SDR toolkits/frameworks: GNU Radio, REDHAWK, Ettus/USRP, Xilinx RFSoC, custom FPGA DSP pipelines
Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training as required
Strong background in signal processing, modulation/demodulation, PHY/MAC integration and RF system performance optimization
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; exposure to HDL (VHDL/Verilog) a plus
Comfortable in the lab with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, channel emulation) and able to iterate quickly on prototypes
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout
Experience with test plan development and test execution
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the aerospace industry
Experience with 3D electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools like Ansys HFSS, CST, and Feko
Experience deploying SDR systems in operational defense environments
Familiarity with mesh networking protocols, MANET radios, and multi‑node RF environments
Knowledge of embedded Linux, real‑time systems, and SDR driver stacks
Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, iterative engineering environments
Familiar with wireless communication protocols and test methods
Familiar with military and spectrum regulatory standards and test methods
Experience with RF requirement development and feasibility analyses
Familiar with programming languages like Python for analysis and test automation
Experience with PCB design/layout
Familiar with embedded Linux
Salary US Salary Range: $191,000 – $253,000 USD (base only; equity and benefits available)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (U.S. roles — little to no cost to you; UK/AUS/IE roles — full cost covered or annual contribution)
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Generous paid time off, holiday holiday in December, and caregiver & wellness leave
Family planning and parenting support, including fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage
Mental health resources with free 24/7 access to therapy and life coaching
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region
Retirement savings plan: Traditional 401(k)/Roth/mega backdoor Roth (U.S. roles); pension plan with employer match (UK & IE roles); superannuation plan (AUS roles)
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
Interested in building your career at Anduril Industries? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
By law, Anduril is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected status. Please see our Equal Employment Opportunity policy for more information.
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