Senior Comms DSP Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks an experienced DSP Engineer to lead optimization of signal processing algorithms for advanced military systems. The role requires 7+ years of experience in embedded systems and a focus on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to innovate cutting-edge military capabilities. Applicants must possess strong skills in Python and MATLAB and hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance. Competitive salary range between $166,000 and $220,000, plus top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Expert in DSP implementation for embedded devices.
• Current active U.S. Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Guide DSP engineers in executing trade studies and optimization.
• Collaborate on developing software-defined radios.
• Design algorithms for RADAR systems.
• Conduct field testing of RF systems.

Skills

Signal processing

Machine learning

Python

MATLAB

FPGA

Embedded devices

Modeling and Simulation

Wireless communication standards

Education

BSEE or related field

Masters or PhD in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

CUDA

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software defined radios; and direct DSP team in the engagement with the software & hardware team, including the implementation of DSP techniques into software and firmware and integration activities.
• Design and implement algorithms and techniques for RADAR systems
• Develop Modeling and Simulation (M&S) code for RADAR techniques and data analysis including Hardware-in-the Loop / Software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) testing
• Participate in laboratory and field testing of RF systems and techniques
• Participate in the maturation of RF systems into deployable systems and products

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

Salary and Benefits

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

Healthcare 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:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• 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.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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