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Senior Payload Integration Engineer

Anduril· Mission Systems : Electromagnetic Warfare Engineering : EW SEIT
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Costa Mesa, California$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

RF Payload Engineer role focused on design, development, and integration of RF payloads for airborne platforms, coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet contractual requirements and customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • RF Systems Testing: Evaluate and validate RF systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Platform Integration: Integrate, test, and validate RF systems on airborne platforms.
  • Ancillary RF Equipment Specification: Define and specify essential RF components to system requirements.
  • Stakeholder Presentations: Organize and deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders, showcasing test results and insights.
  • Hands-On In-Field Testing: Execute practical testing in real-world environments to validate system performance under actual conditions.
  • Co-Site Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses to assess electromagnetic interference and compatibility with co-located systems.
  • EMI/EMC Testing: Perform Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Field Testing: Execute comprehensive field tests to verify system functionality and performance in operational scenarios.
  • Verification and Validation Planning: Develop and implement a robust verification and validation plan for end-to-end system assurance.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in RF payload integrations or a related field, preferably in aerospace or defense industries.
  • Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electromagnetic, RF, and antenna theory with Test Experience.
  • Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment.
  • Hands-on testing and validation of RF systems.
  • Ability to engage technically with mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensors, and software leads.
  • High ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the end need of the customer.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills.
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution about 50% of time.
  • Already possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:RF payload integrationElectromagnetic theoryData analysis

Benefits

  • US Salary Range: $146,000—$194,000 USD
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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