Senior Antenna Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Senior Antenna Engineer at Anduril Industries, your main responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining advanced phased arrays tailor-made for military radar applications. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire radar system development cycle, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and production, ensuring the highest performance and reliability of our radar systems in varied environments.

To qualify for the Senior Antenna Engineer role at Anduril Industries, candidates should possess a Master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in phased array or radar electronics design and testing. Proficiency in particular design tools and knowledge of PCB design, as well as strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, are also crucial.

A candidate for the Senior Antenna Engineer role at Anduril Industries should be familiar with tools such as Ansys HFSS for electromagnetic simulation, Keysight Advanced Design System for RF circuit design, and Altium for electronics design. Additionally, experience with testing equipment like signal analyzers and RF network analyzers, as well as programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++, will be beneficial.

Anduril Industries values professional growth and offers a dedicated development stipend to all employees, including Senior Antenna Engineers. This initiative allows you to enhance your skills, stay updated with industry innovations, and pursue relevant certifications, ensuring you evolve alongside the rapidly changing technological and defense landscape.

At Anduril Industries, the work environment for a Senior Antenna Engineer is dynamic and inclusive. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team focused on groundbreaking defense technology. With a commitment to diversity and a strong support system, Anduril fosters an innovative culture where every idea is valued, promoting both personal and professional growth.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific projects you've worked on involving phased array technology, focusing on your role, the challenges faced, and the solutions you implemented. It’s important to demonstrate both technical understanding and your ability to collaborate within a team.

Mention specific design tools like Ansys HFSS or Keysight ADS that you've used, explaining their functionalities and how they contribute to efficiency and effectiveness in your design process. Emphasize your familiarity with these tools and discuss any projects where they played a crucial role.

Talk about your methodology in testing radar systems, including the development of rigorous test plans and best practices for troubleshooting. Showcase any experiences where your testing led to significant improvements or discoveries in system performance.

Select a project that illustrates your problem-solving abilities and technical expertise. Detail the challenge, your approach to finding a solution, and the ultimately successful outcome, all while demonstrating your analytical and innovative thinking.

Before the interview, research Anduril Industries’ mission and recent projects. Focus on the company's commitment to technology in defense, and align your knowledge with your own values and professional goals, expressing your enthusiasm about contributing to meaningful projects.

Discuss your strategies for staying current, such as attending workshops, following industry publications, participating in professional organizations, or online courses. This shows your commitment to continual learning and professional development in an ever-changing field.

Outline your past experiences with PCB design, highlighting specific projects that required high-frequency considerations. Explain your familiarity with design tools like Altium and any challenges you faced during the design and fabrication process.

Describe your communication strategies and how you value contributions from team members with different expertise. Share examples of successful collaborations and how they led to improved project outcomes.

Focus on your passion for innovation and problem-solving within the defense technology field. Share how contributing to projects that have real-world impacts drives you, along with personal anecdotes that depict your enthusiasm for engineering.

Express your alignment with Anduril's mission to revolutionize defense technology. Discuss specific aspects of the company's culture, projects, or values that excite you. Show that you've researched Anduril and genuinely resonate with its vision.