Senior Firmware Engineer, Wireless

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance coverage

Competitive PTO plans and family leave

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop core technology used across multiple products. The role involves close collaboration with Electrical Engineering and RF teams to create solutions for autonomous vehicles, including defining software architectures and implementing device drivers. Candidates should have a strong background in firmware development, debugging skills, and experience with various microcontroller cores. This position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in firmware/embedded software development.
• Strong debugging skills using JTAG/SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers.
• Understanding of coding best practices and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define software architecture for embedded systems.
• Analyze and implement wireless protocols and vehicle command/control schemes.
• Implement low-level device drivers and board support packages.

Skills

Strong C coding ability for embedded systems

Solid debugging skills using JTAG/SWD

Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, etc.)

Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors

Experience developing firmware in RTOS environments

Understanding and application of coding best practices

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience

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 ROLE

Anduril is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team based in Costa Mesa, CA. The firmware team at Anduril develops core technology used across multiple products such as Ghost, Barracuda, and Roadrunner. This role will work closely with Electrical Engineering and RF teams to develop wireless radio solutions for our autonomous vehicles. You’ll contribute to low-level board bring-up as well as networking protocol design and implementation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and interface specifications for embedded wireless systems
• Analyze and implement wireless protocols and vehicle command/control schemes
• Implement low-level device drivers and board support packages for software-defined radio products
• Own complex firmware features of an embedded system
• Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries
• Help select microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with electrical engineering team
• Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in firmware/embedded software development, ideally with a focus on embedded wireless or networking products.
• Strong C coding ability for embedded systems
• Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, RISC-V, etc.)
• Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors
• Experience developing firmware in RTOS (ThreadX, FreeRTOS) environments
• Solid debugging skills using JTAG/SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers
• Understanding and application of coding best practices, testing methodologies, and performance optimization
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid experience with common bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, WiFi, BLE, Ethernet, etc.
• Experience with networking protocols (such as TCP/IP) and wireless access methods (such as CSMA/CDMA/TDMA and FDM/TDM) and their effect on throughput, latency, and system capacity
• Understanding of queuing, bandwidth allocation, and wireless interfacing
• Experience with power management and low-power design techniques
• Familiarity with hardware schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts
• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use

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.

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.

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