Anduril industries

RF Product Technician, EW

Costa Mesa, California, United States Full Time

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 ROLE

Anduril’s Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Business is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Product Engineering Technician to join our Operations team. This is a Santa Ana based role and not eligible for remote/hybrid work. As a member of Anduril’s EW team, you will be responsible for configuring, testing, preparing, and deploying cutting-edge products. You will support hardware and software integration at the onset of the product lifecycle and work with cross-functional teams to facilitate continuous improvement. You will be expected to take extreme ownership of your work. You must be quick to learn, adopt, and execute complex technical functions. You will be expected to coach teammates on systems and processes, then transition focus to mastering the next generation of systems. You will test, troubleshoot, validate, and document various sophisticated products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Execute hardware and software configuration processes in support of customer deliveries, demonstrations, and test events
  • Conduct technical system checkouts as the last-stop party, identifying issues and supporting root-cause analysis
  • Communicate and work across multi-functional teams
  • Provide feedback on product status, disposition, and deployment suitability
  • Support the development and testing of new software releases
  • Support the development and implementation of new deployment processes
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for all deploying EW products
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4+ years of experience working across hardware, software, and networking interfaces
  • 3+ years of experience using, testing, or integrating radio frequency (RF) systems
  • Strong working knowledge of RF and EW applications, power, antenna concepts, and spectrum analysis
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Santa Ana, CA
  • Active/transferable U.S. Secret clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree or certification in mechanical engineering, software engineering, computer science, wireless communications, or related technical field
  • Familiarity with Linux OS. Comfortable obtaining and pushing data across software platforms using command-line tools
  • Experience with Fiber, Ethernet, and other networking (PtP, PtMP, mesh),
  • Experience using RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)

 

 

US Salary Range
$113,000$149,000 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. 

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. 

 

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