We are seeking an RF Systems Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role is focused on RF design, simulation, build, fabrication, test, and field troubleshooting. Your contributions will be essential in optimizing the RF systems that support the warfighter.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, integrate, test, and optimize communications hardware across a variety of platforms and systems
Configure, simulate, evaluate, and test RF systems and datalinks
Develop RF link budgets, co-site analysis and desense reports
Create RF system interconnect diagrams
Select and manage radio, RF component, cable, and antenna vendors
Support other functional engineering team’s development effort with an understanding of communication system impacts and trades regarding RF systems
Represent the communications sub-systems in vehicle-level cross-disciplinary trade-off studies that define and optimize the design of various vehicles and systems

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
7+ years of industry experience with hands-on RF systems design, build, test, and troubleshooting
The ability to work collaboratively with other teams to help define product requirements, do trade analysis, develop specifications and conduct system level tests
Experience using RF test equipment to design, build, and troubleshoot RF systems
Knowledge of aviation communications systems (radio, antennae, and similar systems) and tactical communication systems
Knowledge of the fundamentals of Ethernet and similar networks
Experience in the electrical integration of avionics modules and payloads into C2 systems, UAVs, ground vehicles, and weapons systems
Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, performance monitoring, test automation, and data analysis
Experience with practical communication equipment configuration and troubleshooting
Experience with RF system modeling and simulation
Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
Understanding of EMI , co-site, desense, and common system level integration issues
Proficient with a variety of RF equipment vendors
Competence with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, function generators, and automation of tests
Knowledgeable in Python
Must be able to travel 25 to 75% of the time
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

Understanding and familiarity with FCC spectrum authorizations
Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-461 & MIL-STD-464

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:
### Benefits
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