Senior RF Engineer - AESA Radar & Phased Array

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design, build, test, and deploy active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) for radar applications. You will own RF architecture definition, front-end design, and integration across antenna, digital, mechanical and systems teams.

You will lead RF characterization, mentor junior engineers, and ensure rigorous design discipline in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in RF electronics, phased arrays, antennas or related radar electronics.
• Experience leading the designs of active phased arrays using beamforming technologies from concept to production in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Deep understanding of electronic systems engineering, including design specification, part selection, and test planning for RF systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, solve complex problems, and implement innovative solutions with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design (schematic capture, specifying and reviewing layout), with experience in tools like Altium.
• Proficiency in RF design and analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or comparable tools.
• Expertise with RF measurement equipment, including Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, and Near Field Scanners.
• Proficiency 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.

Responsibilities

• Design RF AESA subsystems, including T/R modules, beamforming ICs, feed networks and front-end filtering.
• Cross-domain collaboration across antenna, digital, mechanical and systems engineering to define array architectures.
• Lead RF characterization of AESA hardware, including near-field measurements and performance mapping; drive root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior RF engineers on phased array fundamentals, measurement techniques and design discipline.

Skills

RF electronics

Phased arrays

AESA design

PCB design

Altium

RF measurement

HFSS

ADS

Python

C++

Security clearance

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

HFSS

ADS

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design, build, test, and deploy active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) for radar applications. You will own RF architecture definition, front-end design, and integration across antenna, digital, mechanical and systems teams.

You will lead RF characterization, mentor junior engineers, and ensure rigorous design discipline in a fast-paced defense environment.