Senior Comms DSP Engineer

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Career development

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a senior firmware/SDR engineer to design, develop, and integrate high-performance wireless systems.

You will model RF channels in MATLAB, implement DSP for embedded devices, and lead test campaigns including HIL/SIL, with a focus on deploying production-ready air interfaces.

Qualifications

• 7+ years with a BSEE or related field.
• DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software-defined radios.
• Python and MATLAB; CUDA or cuSignal experience preferred.
• Embedded devices including FPGA, Nvidia Jetson, SDRs.
• RF systems modeling and simulation including Radar/SAR.
• Deep learning algorithms; TensorFlow and PyTorch a plus.
• Wireless standards such as Bluetooth/3G/4G/5G/Wi‑Fi/SINCGARS/MUOS.
• Ability to balance multiple projects or lead a large program.
• Teamwork and independent work mindset.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
• Some travel required.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in design, development, and integration of high‑performance SDRs.
• Design and implement wireless algorithms, including modulation, coding, synchronization, beamforming.
• Develop MATLAB/C++ models for RF channels and transceiver verification with HIL/SIL.
• Field test RF systems and characterize front-ends, antennas, interference mitigation.
• Drive maturation of RF systems from prototype to production-ready products.

Skills

DSP implementation

Embedded devices

Python

MATLAB

CUDA

RF systems

Machine learning

Wireless standards

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Masters or PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

FPGA

Nvidia Jetson

Software-Defined Radios

cuSignal

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead cross‑functional engineering teams (RF, hardware, and embedded software) in the design, development, and integration of high‑performance Software Defined Radios (SDRs); direct DSP engineers in translating physical layer (PHY) communication algorithms into optimized software and FPGA/firmware implementations.
• Design and implement advanced wireless communication algorithms and signal processing techniques, including modulation/demodulation (e.g., QAM, OFDM), channel coding (LDPC, Polar), synchronization, equalization, and beamforming for next‑generation air interfaces.
• Develop high‑fidelity Modeling and Simulation (M&S) environments in MATLAB/C++ for wireless channel characterization, link‑budget analysis, and end‑to‑end transceiver performance verification, leveraging Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) and Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) testing.
• Direct laboratory and over‑the‑air (OTA) field testing of RF communication systems, conducting real‑world characterization of RF front‑ends, antennas, propagation effects, and dynamic interference mitigation techniques.
• Drive the commercialization and maturation of RF systems from initial proof‑of‑concept prototype to deployable, production‑ready wireless communication products and tactical data links.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years with a BSEE or related field
• Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software‑defined radios.
• Strong knowledge of Python and MATLAB. Experience with CUDA or GPU accelerated frameworks like cuSignal is preferred.
• Experience with embedded devices, including FPGA, Nvidia Jetson, and Software‑Defined Radios.
• Skilled with Modeling and Simulation of RF systems including Radar and SAR
• Familiar with deep learning algorithms. Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch is a plus.
• Familiar with wireless communication standards (Bluetooth, 3G/4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, SINCGARS, MUOS, etc.).
• Excellent at balancing multiple projects at any given time and/or managing a larger team for a larger program.
• Enthusiastic about both working with a team and executing some work individually (depending on program scope).
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
• Some travel required.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or PhD degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Defense, national security, or aerospace domain familiarity through industry or education.
• Extensive Digital Signal Processing (DSP) knowledge and experience
• Expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and/or Inverse SAR (ISAR): Image formation, waveforms, phenomenology, modeling and simulation

US Salary Range: $191,000 — $253,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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.