FPGA Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, seeks an FPGA Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA to lead end‑to‑end design and verification on AMD/Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms for software defined radio systems. You will own HDL development, collaborate with cross‑discipline teams, and drive robust design processes to deliver mission‑ready electronics.

The role focuses on VHDL/Verilog, FPGA architecture, and AMD/Xilinx workflows, with opportunities to shape next‑gen EW platforms while operating in a

Qualifications

• 4–7 years professional experience.
• Experience with FPGA devices from major vendors (AMD/Xilinx, Altera/Intel).
• Proficient in HDL design using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Proficiency in a Linux development environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Strong communication and self-starting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own FPGA development for software defined radio platforms enabling EW functions.
• Collaborate with software and electrical engineers to bring up state of the art boards.
• Design and test VHDL DSP modules and infrastructure.
• Integrate subsystems into larger FPGA cores and resolve resource/timing contentions.
• Develop drivers for custom RF component boards (PLLs, front ends).
• Manage project deliverables and document progress.

Skills

FPGA development

HDL design

VHDL/Verilog

C

Python

Linux

Git/CI

Security clearance eligibility

Communication

Job 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 TEAM

The Electronic Warfare (EW) team is responsible for developing high-reliability radios, embedded processing, and power systems for software defined radio platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers EW‑critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril’s next‑generation autonomous electronic warfare platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. EW Electrical Engineers drive end‑to‑end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and test, ensuring scalable, mission‑ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern EW warfare.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an FPGA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end design and verification of projects on the latest AMD/Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms and helping to establish robust design processes. This will require expertise in HDL languages, FPGA architecture, and AMD/Xilinx development workflow. If you are someone who is ready to own and lead rapid software defined radio development, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own FPGA development for various software defined radio platforms that enable EW functions
• Work with software, and electrical, engineers to bring up state of the art boards for software defined radios
• Responsible for design and test of VHDL DSP modules and infrastructure
• Integrate subsystem/module into larger FPGA core; solve resource and timing contentions as they arrive
• Develop drivers for custom RF component boards (PLLs, mixed signal front ends, etc)
• Manage project deliverables against timeline; effectively document and communicate

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-7 years professional experience
• Experience with FPGA devices from major vendors (AMD/Xilinx, Altera/Intel, etc.)
• Understanding of FPGA architecture, device primitives
• Experience implementing CDC strategies, demonstrable understanding of STA
• Some exposure to high speed digital interfaces (PCIE, JESD, Aurora, N-Gbps Optical, etc)
• Proficient in HDL design using VHDL and/or Verilog
• Proficiency using a higher level language to test and verify HDL modules (C, Python, System Verilog, etc.)
• Proficiency in a Linux development environment
• Proficiency using Git and CI/CD workflows (Git, TCL, CI/HITL)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• You are a self starter, outcome driven, and an excellent communicator

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the latest AMD SOC/FPGAs
• Knowledge of AMD FPGA NOC and advanced design features (partial reconfiguration, DFX, segmented flow, …)
• Working knowledge of signal processing flows (data converter to bits)
• Exposure to wireless communications and/or radar systems design
• Experience with RF test equipment (Spec An, Sig Gens, Oscilloscope, etc)
• Experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software defined radios

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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