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Staff Wireless Systems Engineer (Waveforms)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company delivering AI-enabled autonomy, sensor fusion, and networking solutions for U.S. and allied forces. The Electrical Engineering team seeks a Staff/Principal Wireless Systems Engineer specializing in waveform design and RF communications to design, adapt, and optimize waveforms, guide embedded software and FPGA teams, and help integrate resilient wireless links into autonomous platforms.

Skills

  • Expertise in modulation and demodulation techniques and forward error correction
  • Knowledge of multiple-access and duplexing schemes (CSMA, CDMA, TDMA, FDMA, DAMA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with DSSS, FHSS, Chirp Spread, OFDM, PSK, FSK and their link-level effects
  • Experience with receiver front-end issues: AGC, frequency/phase correction, DC/IQ offset, equalization, ACI/CCI mitigation
  • Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for waveform, network, and traffic simulation
  • Experience with embedded DSP platforms (FPGA, GPU, ASIC) and software-defined radios
  • Demonstrated algorithm design and implementation experience
  • Ability to communicate technical results to non-expert audiences
  • Familiarity with commercial and military wireless and satellite standards
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, adapt, and optimize wireless communication waveforms for autonomous vehicle networking and operator links
  • Lead trade studies on modulation, coding, multiple-access and duplexing schemes balancing performance, resilience, and range
  • Guide embedded software and FPGA engineers through implementation, verification, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with systems, software, firmware and hardware teams for integration and V&V of end-to-end wireless capabilities
  • Analyze and simulate algorithm performance and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Provide technical approach, work estimates, and resource forecasts for program management
  • Support integration activities and reviews; travel approximately 25% for reviews and integration

Education

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced degree (MSEE/PhD) in DSP, communications, or information theory preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for US roles
  • Company-covered life and disability insurance
  • Generous PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave
  • Family planning and parenting support including fertility and adoption benefits
  • 24/7 mental health resources and additional work-life services
  • Annual professional development reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits and potential relocation assistance
  • Retirement savings plans (401(k) and other options for US roles)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in many offers
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...

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