The Role
The Firmware Engineer will develop firmware for maritime sensor networks, collaborate with electrical engineers, and ensure security standards in firmware design.
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About Andrenam
We’re building sonar and sensing systems that bring light to the last dark domain: the ocean. Our team includes alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, ABL, Palantir and Qualia. We build full-stack—from physics to perception to product—with speed, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.
We believe the maritime domain will define the next century of economics, geopolitics, and global security. We're here to shape it.
About this role
Andrenam is seeking a Firmware Engineer who is excited about advancing real-time maritime communication and autonomy. You’ll join a team building the distributed sensing network that acts as the central nervous system for maritime autonomy. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge, multidisciplinary projects, supporting national defense and naval operations through deep-tech hardware innovation.
Our main engineering challenge is to develop a real-time data platform that can ingest, process, store, and analyze data from thousands of autonomous and semi-autonomous marine systems. This system must be built to seamlessly handle a wide variety of sensors, hardware interfaces, data sources, and AI-driven analytics, all with military-grade security and robustness.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and develop firmware for a distributed marine sensor network
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure in-house electronics designs will be viable and reliable from a firmware perspective
- Drive technical decisions related to firmware design and contribute to the evolution of our technology stack
- Perform end to end testing and validation of in-house electronics designs — from board bring-up to final integration with the full distributed system
- Ensure that all firmware developed is secure and meets military-grade software standards
Basic Qualifications:
- Proficient in C & C++ along with a foundational understanding of programming language concepts
- Skilled in embedded Linux development — U-Boot, Linux kernel, kernel drivers, boot flow, and so on
- Skilled in firmware development for bare-metal and RTOS MCU platforms
- Familiar with CI/CD conceptually and have experience implementing such systems.
- Familiar with various electrical debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and logic analyzers
- Familiar with Python
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Familiar with FPGA development and performance analysis (Verilog/VHDL)
- Experience with developing safety-critical software for aerospace or military applications
- Experience with embedded distributed systems
Why join us?
Andrenam is building the infrastructure for autonomous maritime systems, supporting critical national security missions. You’ll be part of a nimble, ambitious team operating at the intersection of hardware, autonomy, and defense innovation.
We offer:
- Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.
- Long-term equity incentive program with significant growth potential.
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k
- Lunch and snacks provided
Salary Range
$140,000-$200,00
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 Andrenam's total compensation package. Additionally, Andrenam offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State without sponsorship for an export license.
Andrenam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
The base pay range for this role is $140,000 – $200,000 per year.
Skills Required
- Proficient in C & C++
- Skilled in embedded Linux development
- Skilled in firmware development for bare-metal and RTOS MCU platforms
- Familiar with CI/CD
- Familiar with various electrical debugging tools
- Familiar with Python
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The Company
What We Do
Andrenam is building an AI-powered, distributed maritime sensing network for persistent autonomous awareness from surface to seabed, designed to detect, track, and identify real-time maritime traffic.
