- Salary
- $191k – $253k
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Hardware Engineering : Electrical Engineering : Firmware
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for Firmware Engineers to join the team! You will develop motor control and actuator firmware that spans across Anduril’s fleet of autonomous vehicles on land, air, and sea. The ideal person for this role will have a blend of experience with embedded C and classical control theory (motor control) looking to leverage their passion for firmware and low-level development here at Anduril.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop motion control systems for applications such as precision actuators and electric propulsion
- Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
- Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion
- Develop reusable device drivers and application libraries
- Assist with part selection, board and product design
- Create low-level infrastructure to support safety-critical systems
- Assist with creation of SITL/HITL test fixtures and simulation environments
- Bring up new boards and toolchains
- Support device manufacturing efforts and operational deployments
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
- Experience with low level firmware architecture, design and development in C
- Background in embedded ARM microcontrollers
- Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience
- Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
- Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with common bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, etc.
- Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink, motor control, or controls theory
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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