The DSP Engineer will develop and optimize DSP algorithms for defense applications, collaborate with teams on software defined radios, and test RF systems.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
- Design, develop, and optimize digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and systems for radio direction finding and direction-of-arrival (DoA) estimation in defense applications.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers to develop software defined radios; and direct DSP team in the engagement with the software & hardware team, including the implementation of DSP techniques into software and firmware and integration activities.
- Implement high-performance, real-time signal processing chains on embedded and hardware platforms to support mission-critical sensing capabilities.
- Develop Modeling and Simulation (M&S) code for RADAR techniques and data analysis including Hardware-in-the Loop / Software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) testing
- Participate in laboratory and field testing of RF systems and techniques
- Participate in the maturation of RF systems into deployable systems and products
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years with a BSEE or related field
- Strong foundation in digital signal processing, comms theory, & system engineering with emphasis in direction finding algorithm implementation
- Hands-on experience with direction finding, angle-of-arrival estimation, and multi-antenna signal processing.
- Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices including FPGA, Nvidia Jetson, and Software Defined Radios and/or software defined radios.
- Strong knowledge of Python and MATLAB. Experience with CUDA or GPU accelerated frameworks like cuSignal is preferred.
- Skilled with Modeling and Simulation of RF systems including Radar and SAR
- Familiar with deep learning algorithms.
- Familiar with wireless communication standards (Bluetooth, 3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi, SINCGARS, MUOS, etc.).
- Enthusiastic about both working with a team and executing some work individually (depending on program scope).
- Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters or PhD degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields
- Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
- Defense, national security, or aerospace domain familiarity through industry or education.
- Extensive Digital Signal Processing (DSP) knowledge and experience
- Expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and/or Inverse SAR (ISAR): Image formation, waveforms, phenomenology, modeling and simulation
US Salary Range
$166,000—$220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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Top Skills
Cuda
Fpga
Gpu
Matlab
Nvidia Jetson
Python
PyTorch
Rf Systems
Software Defined Radios
TensorFlow
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