Contribute to advancing low observable technology by designing and optimizing antennas for unmanned air systems to enhance military effectiveness.
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.
The Air Dominance and Strike Low Observable Team are advancing into the next generation of LO Technology to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of unmanned air systems. Our Low Observables engineering team is responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and sustaining stealth features that reduce radar (RCS) and infrared (IR) signatures, ensuring our systems remain undetectable in contested environments.
• Assist in the design and development of antennas that go on low observable unmanned air
vehicles
• Design, simulate, and optimize antennas that meet RF performance while maintaining RADAR
cross section requirements
• Develop and decompose requirements by performing link-budget analysis to support RF system
architecture trades such as required antenna gain, pattern coverage, co-site interference, etc.
• Lead IR&D development of antenna designs by rapid design and prototyping of antennas to
support program emerging needs
• Work with subcontractors and/or internal development teams to integrate antenna systems
onto un-manned platforms
• Develop analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for antenna predictions
• Plan and execute antenna performance and RCS testing of Low Observable antennas
components and installed antenna testing
• 8+ years of Research & Development experience of general RF and antennas
• Proficient knowledge of RF concepts which as aperture antennas, impedance matching, smith
chart, etc.
• Proficient in antenna prototyping tools and techniques
• Experience with antenna modeling and prediction tools, such as Computational
Electromagnetic (CEM) tools, HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, SENTRi, ADS, FEKO
• Proficient in building RF analytical tools in MATLAB, C++, Python
• Proficient in antenna measurement techniques such as anechoic chamber, near field/far field RF
measurements, RCS measurements
• BS or higher degree in STEM discipline
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with designing LO apertures
• Experience in phased array designs, RF front-ends, and testing
• Hands-on maintenance experience with Low Observable aircraft
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environment
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:
Healthcare Benefits
Additional Benefits
Retirement Savings Plan
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Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Learning Budget
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Paid Time Off
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems designed to enhance military awareness and security across land, sea, and air. Targeting defense agencies and allied military forces, it leverages its proprietary Lattice platform to drive innovation in military capabilities. What sets Anduril apart is its focus on integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative business models to transform national defense.
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