Senior Firmware Engineer - Controls

Reposted 19 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Costa Mesa, CA
In-Office
191K-253K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
Develop motor control and actuator firmware for autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include designing control systems, firmware development, and assisting with hardware design and testing.
Summary Generated by Built In

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
US Salary Range
$191,000$253,000 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. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Top Skills

Arm Microcontrollers
C
Can
I2C
Matlab
Rs485
Rtos
Simulink
Spi

What the Team is Saying

Christine
Spencer
Ruby
Nabil
Nicole Storozhenko
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Anduril Teams

Team
Product + Tech
Team
Lattice Solutions
Team
Force Protection
About our Teams

Anduril Offices

OnSite Workspace

Typical time on-site: None
Company Office Image
HQCosta Mesa, CA
Company Office Image
Boston, MA
Company Office Image
Lexington, MA
London, GB
Company Office Image
Marietta, GA
Company Office Image
Seattle, WA
Company Office Image
Sydney, New South Wales
Company Office Image
Washington, DC
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Anduril Logo Anduril

Operations Manager

Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
In-Office
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
129K-171K Annually

Anduril Logo Anduril

Senior Manager, Electrical Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization

Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
In-Office
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
166K-250K Annually

Anduril Logo Anduril

Electrical Engineer

Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
In-Office
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
142K-213K Annually

Anduril Logo Anduril

Program Manager

Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
In-Office
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
113K-149K Annually

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account