RF Engineer

Anduril Industries; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an RF Engineer to build AESA radar systems across multiple frequency bands, from architecture through hardware bring-up and initial production.

You will design RF subsystems, perform RF testing, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver field-ready radar technologies with high performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of professional RF electronics, phased arrays, antennas or radar electronics.
• Experience with design specification, part selection, and test planning for RF systems.
• Proficiency with RF design and analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or comparable.
• Experience in PCB design (schematic capture, layout) with Altium.
• Proficiency with RF measurement equipment (Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, Near Field Scanners).
• Programming in Python, C++, or similar for design, simulation, testing.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design RF AESA subsystems, including T/R modules and beamforming components.
• Collaborate across antenna, digital, mechanical, and systems engineering to meet field needs.
• Drive RF characterization, near-field testing, and system-level verification; troubleshoot root causes.
• Support field tests and demonstrate product capabilities to customers.

Skills

RF design

RF testing

Python/C++

DFM/DFT

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Altium

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.

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.

RF Engineer

Location: Broomfield, Colorado, United States; Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

About The Team

The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state-of-the-art radar systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The Radar team is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to help us design, test, and deploy the next generation of US radars. The Radar team is responsible for all aspects of radar system development, from the ideation stage through initial production. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define RF architectures, design, build, and test prototypes, and mature these prototypes into products.

About The Job

Anduril is seeking an RF Engineer to build active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) for radar applications across a range of frequency bands (depending on the program) — from architecture definition through hardware bring-up, field testing, and initial production. The team owns the full stack: antenna element design, RF front-end (RFFE) electronics, array integration, and the test infrastructure to verify it all. We move fast, hold high standards, and are looking for engineers who want their fingerprints on fielded systems.

What You'll Do

• Design: Develop the RF design of analog beamforming AESA subsystems — incorporating T/R modules, beamforming ICs, corporate feed networks, and front-end filtering — for radar applications. Conduct trade studies, RF simulations, and prototyping to drive innovation and ensure optimal system performance.
• Cross-Domain Collaboration: Work across antenna, digital, mechanical, and systems engineering to define array architectures that meet the needs of users in the field. Bake in design excellence, including DFM and DFT, so that our systems can support the warfighter for the long-haul.
• Test: Drive RF characterization of AESA hardware — including near-field antenna range measurements, RFFE performance mapping, and system-level radar mode verification. Conduct the troubleshooting process when hardware doesn't behave and drive root cause to closure.
• Support: Provide engineering support at field tests to display product capabilities to customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in developing RF electronics, phased arrays, antennas or related radar electronics.
• Experience with electronic systems engineering, including design specification, part selection, and test planning for RF systems.
• Proficiency in RF design and analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or comparable tools.
• Experience in PCB design (schematic capture, specifying and reviewing layout), with experience in tools like Altium.
• Proven ability to break down complex problems and implement innovative solutions with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with RF measurement equipment, including Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, and Near Field Scanners.
• Familiarity in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar for design, simulation, and automated testing.
• Demonstrated experience working across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in RF/Microwave Engineering.
• Experience designing and testing active phased array radar with beamforming technologies.
• Knowledge of antenna array simulation, design, and manufacturing.
• Experience with PCB technologies for high-frequency RF and high-density interconnect routing, such as microvias, multiple sub-laminations, etc.

Transcripts

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

US Salary Range

$114,000—$152,000 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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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