Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded Security & Robotics

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is looking for a Software Engineer focused on firmware to join our Sentry Tower team. You will build and maintain firmware for sensor boards, motor controllers, and power hardware used in outdoor environments.

This role requires deep expertise in C with Rust interest, experience with ARM/RISC-V, embedded security, RTOS, and strong debugging skills. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure safe, reliable field deployments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in firmware development using C, with Rust experience or demonstrated interest in memory-safe firmware.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM, RISC-V).
• Hands-on experience with embedded security: secure boot, signed/verified firmware updates, key storage, or hardware root of trust.
• Proficiency in low-level networking protocols (TCP/IP, CAN, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with RTOS and bare-metal programming.
• Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and memory management.
• US person status required, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend firmware on sensor boards and motor controllers.
• Take on projects that build on top of existing firmware baselayer.
• Harden firmware security: updates, authenticated interfaces, and vulnerability remediation.
• Own the firmware update path for units in the field.
• Collaborate with tower software team on the boundary between firmware and services.
• Work with hardware engineers on board bring-up and debugging.

Skills

Firmware C

Rust exposure

ARM/RISC-V

Embedded security

Networking TCP/IP

RTOS & bare-metal

Debugging tools

Memory management

US security clearance

Job description

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is looking for a Software Engineer focused on firmware to join our Sentry Tower team. You will build and maintain firmware for sensor boards, motor controllers, and power hardware used in outdoor environments.

This role requires deep expertise in C with Rust interest, experience with ARM/RISC-V, embedded security, RTOS, and strong debugging skills. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure safe, reliable field deployments.