Antenna RF Engineer, EW

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

Anduril Industries is seeking a Radio Frequency Antenna Engineer to join the EW Radio Frequency Engineering team in Costa Mesa, CA.
In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize RF design for antenna and antenna arrays while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications.

Conduct detailed RF design for antennas and antenna arrays.
Perform antenna element trade studies, including investigation, simulation, and comparisons of various designs.
Optimize array lattice selection based on frequency range, scan range, instantaneous bandwidth, and element design.
Design, simulate, and optimize antenna arrays.
Develop prototypes of elements and arrays to validate models.
Model PCB RF transitions, including interlayer transitions, matching networks, and feed structures.
Design passive components such as printed splitters and corporate feed structures.
Provide layout support and finalize array models for optimization.

BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent
3+ years of RF and Antenna experience
Experience with RF hardware design and RF component design
Experience with all stages of RF hardware testing from in-lab to in-field
Experience with test setup automation and relevant data analysis
Experience with Anechoic Chamber and Open Air testing
Knowledge of Schematic Capture, PCB Design, and experience with RF simulation tools
Some travel required
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Defense, national security, or aerospace domain familiarity through industry or education.
DoD Field Testing experience with RF based systems and Antenna equipment