Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems

The role

This person will design, simulate, and optimize antennas for low observable unmanned air vehicles. They will also develop analysis tools and execute antenna performance and RCS testing.

What you will do

• 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
• Lead IR&D development of antenna designs by rapid design and prototyping of antennas
• 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

Required qualifications

• 3+ 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.