Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive equity grants

Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, California, seeks a knowledgeable engineer to assist in designing and optimizing antennas for low observable unmanned air vehicles. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of R&D experience in RF and antennas, along with proficiency in antenna measurement techniques and relevant software tools.

As part of our innovative team, you will engage in rapid prototyping and integration efforts, making substantial contributions to cutting-edge military technology. The role also requires an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Research & Development experience of general RF and antennas.
• Proficient in antenna measurement techniques.
• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of antennas on unmanned air vehicles.
• Design, simulate, and optimize RF-performance antennas.
• Lead rapid design and prototyping of antennas.

Skills

RF concepts

Antenna prototyping

MATLAB

C++

Python

Education

BS or higher degree in STEM discipline

Tools

HFSS

CST Microwave Studio

SENTRi

ADS

FEKO

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 unmanned 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

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Research & Development experience of general RF and antennas
• Proficient knowledge of RF concepts such 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 Qualifications

• 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

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including.