Staff Mission Systems Engineer, Electronic Assemblies, Active Clearance
Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Engineering : Mission Systems Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $253kfull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Mission Systems Engineer focused on integration and packaging of electronics assemblies at module and platform levels, with emphasis on RF/microwave/mmWave packaging, thermal management, and qualification for military/aerospace environments.
Responsibilities
- Integration and packaging of electronics assemblies both at the module and platform level
Qualifications
- 12+ years of RF, microwave, or mmWave packaging and integration experience, or 10+ with an advanced degree, including multiple programs carried from concept through qualification and production
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Demonstrated ownership of thermal management for high-power semiconductor devices — GaN, GaAs, or comparable — including junction-temperature analysis, interface material selection, and validated correlation between thermal models and measured hardware
- Hands-on experience with microelectronic assembly processes: die attach, wirebond or flip-chip, hermetic sealing, and the inspection and screening methods that gate them
- Working fluency in RF behavior, not just mechanical implementation
- Experience designing to military or aerospace environmental standards with direct involvement in qualification campaigns
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD and thermal/structural simulation, and enough comfort with 3D EM tools to interrogate someone else's model
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. Person status required for ITAR-controlled work
Skills
Required:RF/microwave/mmWave packagingThermal management for high-power semiconductorsMicroelectronic assembly processesMechanical CAD and thermal/structural simulationMilitary/aerospace environmental standards
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and more)
- Salary range provided: US$191,000 — US$253,000 per year (base)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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