- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Marketing
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Salary
- $161,000–$212,000 a year
Lead Communications Engineer (SATCOM / RF / Acoustics) - Maritime
Job description
You will own the communications subsystem for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Cognitive Systems Lead, you will lead a team covering BLOS (satellite), LOS (RF), and acoustic communications. You will define how the vehicle maintains command and control links across long-range autonomous operations in contested maritime environments. Your spectrum of support will be diverse in nature and require you to leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build cross-functional teams, and rapidly drive to completion.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S.
Anduril's Maritime Division is transforming American…
Job responsibilities
- Own communications architecture across BLOS, LOS, and acoustic domains
- Drive antenna and transducer selection, integration, and qualification
- Define link budgets, data rates, latency requirements, and waveform selection
- Own SATCOM integration for beyond-line-of-sight C2
- Lead acoustic communications design for submerged operations
- Define LOS RF solutions for surface and near-surface operations
- Interface with mission systems on C2 data requirements and network architecture
- Lead and mentor IC3/4 engineers across communications sub-disciplines
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in RF communications, SATCOM, or underwater acoustics
- Experience with link budget analysis and communications system design
- Familiarity with military communications standards and waveforms
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience with maritime or subsea communications systems
- Working knowledge of acoustic modem technology and underwater communications
- Experience with SATCOM terminal integration (Iridium, MUOS, or equivalent)
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