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RF Hardware Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $200K/yr

In your first 6 months you will architect, develop, own, test, and integrate new RF electronics for use in software defined radio (SDR) systems for satellite communications and beyond. You will work ...

RF Hardware Engineer

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In your first 6 months you will architect, develop, own, test, and integrate new RF electronics for use in software defined radio (SDR) systems for satellite communications and beyond. You will work ...

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Senior FPGA Engineer, EW

Senior FPGA Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$191K - $253K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Work with software and electrical engineers to bring up state of the art boards for software defined radios.

  • Integrate and test VHDL DSP modules into larger systems.

  • Design custom and optimized HDL for software defined radios.


Anduril rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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
The Electronic Warfare (EW) team is responsible for developing high-reliability radios, embedded processing, and power systems for software defined radio platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers EW-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous electronic warfare platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. EW Electrical Engineers drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern EW warfare.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineerto join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and verification of projects on the Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms and helping to establish robust design processes. This will require expertise in SystemVerilog, FPGA, and Xilinx.If you are someone who has supported rapid software defined radio development, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Work with software, and electrical, engineers to bring up state of the art boards for software defined radios.
  • Integrate, and test, VHDL DSP Modules into larger system.
  • Design custom, and optimized, HDL for software defined radios.
  • Develop drivers for custom RF component boards (PLLs, mixed signal front ends, etc)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software defined radios.
  • Experience leading a team of FPGA engineers in the development of new custom PCB's and custom FPGA modules
  • Experience with bring-up of high speed digital interfaces (PCIE,JESD,etc).
  • HDL design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
  • Experience with Linux development environment and tools (e.g. Git, gcc, etc)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with embedded Linux driver development.
  • Experience with Linux development environment and tools (e.g. Git, gcc, etc)
  • Exposure to Wireless comms or Radar systems
  • Experience with RF test equipment (Spec An, Sig Gens, Oscilloscope, etc)
  • Experience with Xilinx AI Engines or NVDIA CUDA

US Salary Range
$191,000-$253,000 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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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About Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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