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RF Design Engineer - Large Signal/Power Amplifiers, Electronic Warfare

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Costa Mesa, CA
154K-273K Annually
Senior level
Costa Mesa, CA
154K-273K Annually
Senior level
Design and optimize RF circuits for high-speed power amplifiers. Collaborate with teams to enhance amplifier performance and meet project goals.
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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 TEAM

Our Radio Frequency Engineering team in Costa Mesa is a dynamic group of skilled professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of high-speed power amplifier technology. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, we collaborate closely to design and optimize cutting-edge RF solutions that meet the demands of our clients and the industry.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA, focused on high-speed power amplifiers. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize RF circuits to enhance amplifier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications.This position requires expertise in RF circuit design and simulation tools, as well as a solid understanding of high-frequency technologies. If you have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation, this opportunity is for you! Your contributions will be essential in advancing our high-speed amplifier projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Develop RF power amplifiers for a wide range of end applications like electronic warfare (EW), wireless communications, and radar.
  • Evaluate, characterize, and select off-the-shelf power amplifier components like discrete transistors and MMICs.
  • Modeling, simulation, analysis, design, test, and optimization of high power active and passive power amplifier circuits.
  • Generate schematics and work closely with mechanical, thermal, and PCB layout teams to ensure circuit designs meet requirements while striving for first pass design success.
  • Board bring up, test, and circuit optimizations.
  • Develop circuit verification test plans and assist with testing.
  • Assist with RF system and/or subsystem requirement development and feasibility studies.
  • Assist with manufacturing process and test requirement development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 10+ years relevant RF design experience.
  • 5+ years experience with broadband high power amplifier design and development in frequency ranges from VHF to X band or higher.
  • Thorough understanding of high power amplifier design process from component characterization and selection to volume manufacturing.
  • Experience with RF cascade analyses, component selection, and component evaluations.
  • Skilled with modeling, simulation, analysis, design, test and optimization of RF power amplifiers and supporting circuits like couplers, detectors, and bias sequencing / control.
  • Highly experienced with power amplifier impedance matching circuits and optimizations.
  • Experience with schematic capture and guiding PCB layout.
  • Experience with test plan development and test execution.
  • Experience developing circuit models and simulations using tools like Ansys Electronics Desktop (Nexxim, SiWave) and Cadence AWR Microwave Office.
  • Significant experience and expertise with test equipment like vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and load pull.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with 3D electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools like Ansys HFSS, CST, and Feko.
  • Familiar with RF filter design.
  • Experience with PCB design / layout.
  • Experience with RF requirement development and feasibility analyses.
  • Familiar with programming languages like Python for analysis and test automation.
  • Familiar with embedded Linux.

US Salary Range

$154,000$273,000 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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Top Skills

3D Electromagnetic Modeling And Simulation Tools
Ansys Electronics Desktop
Cadence Awr Microwave Office
Rf Circuit Design And Simulation Tools

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