Mission Systems Integration Engineer, Air Dominance

5 days ago


Costa Mesa, California, United States Anduril Industries Full time

As a Mission Systems Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for both lab & field integration and test of payloads, subcomponents, amplifiers, and antennas. You will leverage your expertise in electronics/RF design, testing, and troubleshooting to rapidly test & integrate both internal and third-party built RF systems. You will develop test set-ups that allow for the validation of device performance using state-of-the-art RF equipment, such as spectrum and network analyzers. You will support flight test events and large-scale, customer facing validation exercises. This will require taking ownership of end to end system test and working across various Anduril internal teams to appropriately integrate capabilities. If you are someone who enjoys building and delivering compelling next-generation autonomous capabilities and supporting actual vehicle integration, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Test RF systems (power measurements, pulse response/synchronization, network analysis, environmental & stress testing, etc.)
  • Lead air vehicle integration and checkout efforts (EMI/interference testing, installed performance testing, data analysis)
  • Validate system performance in close cooperation with design & system engineers
  • Work closely with AD&S teams to successfully integrate & deliver high-performance systems to our customers
  • Communicate results in multiple forms internally and externally

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Communications, sensors, and effector domain expertise in RF based systems (e.g. Radar, ESM, EW, etc.)
  • Proven, hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques
  • 2+ years in RF system integration and validation, the more the better
  • 5+ years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hands-on experience with both analog and digital systems integration.
  • Ability to develop SW to enable closed-loop or automated testing of systems under test
  • Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., ADS, Ansys HFSS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR, ESM, EA, EW, LIDAR)
  • Experience with air vehicle design, integration, test, & fielding

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 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. 

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