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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a Low Observables Engineer to join the Air Dominance and Strike team in Costa Mesa, California. This role focuses on advancing next-generation low observable (stealth) technology for unmanned air systems, with emphasis on reducing radar cross-section (RCS) and infrared (IR) signatures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and development of antennas for low observable unmanned air vehicles
- RF performance simulation and optimization while maintaining RCS requirements
- Requirements decomposition through link-budget analysis for RF system architecture trades (antenna gain, pattern coverage, co-site interference)
- Lead internal R&D development of antenna designs through rapid prototyping to support emerging program needs
- Integration of antenna systems onto unmanned platforms in collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams
- Development of analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for antenna predictions
- Planning and execution of antenna performance and RCS testing for low observable components and installed systems
Required qualifications:
- 3+ years of R&D experience in RF and antenna engineering
- Strong RF fundamentals (aperture antennas, impedance matching, Smith charts)
- Proficiency in antenna prototyping tools and techniques
- Experience with electromagnetic modeling tools (HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, SENTRi, ADS, FEKO)
- Proficiency building RF analytical tools in MATLAB, C++, or Python
- Hands-on antenna measurement experience (anechoic chamber, near/far field, RCS measurements)
- BS or higher in STEM discipline
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance (required and maintainable)
Preferred qualifications include experience with low observable aperture design, phased array systems, RF front-ends, hands-on LO aircraft maintenance, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, autonomous environments.
