Systems Architect, EW

Costa Mesa , United States

TLDR

Lead a multidisciplinary team to innovate resilient communication systems utilizing cutting-edge technology and extensive military comms experience.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

A Comms Architect will be responsible for creating and leading a team of cross disciplined engineers to develop/design/prototype/build and eventually field resilient communications products. An ideal candidate is someone who has 10+ years of military comms waveform experience, wireless systems, digital signal processing, systems engineering, product development, and leadership skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Design Resilient Communication Systems.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software defined radios.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software defined radios.
  • Waveform design for resilient communications.
  • Extensive experience with embedded devices, including FPGA, GPU, ARM, and Software Defined Radios.
  • Familiar with wireless communication standards both commercial and DOD (Bluetooth, 3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi, SINCGARS, MUOS, etc.).
  • Excellent at balancing multiple projects at any given time.
  • Project Management and Leadership experience.
  • Enthusiastic about both working with a team and executing work.
  • 25% travel required.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S.Top Secret with SCI eligibility (Top Secret/SCI).
US Salary Range
$220,000$292,000 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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • 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. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Learning Budget

Annual reimbursement for professional development.

Relocation assistance

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Paid Time Off

Generous 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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$220,000 – $292,000 per year
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