Senior FPGA Engineer, Electronic Warfare

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a talented engineer to revolutionize defense technology through advanced systems integration. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge software-defined radios and DSP modules. Your expertise in VHDL and wireless communication will be critical in driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of performance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values creativity and technical excellence, offering a dynamic work environment and competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and holiday calendar

16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental health resources 24/7

Professional development stipend

Daily meals and provisions

Company-funded commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Experience with HDL design using VHDL or Verilog.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and DSP algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test VHDL DSP Modules into larger systems.
• Design optimized HDL for software-defined radios.

Skills

VHDL design

Verilog

Wireless communications

RF test equipment

DSP algorithm development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Linux development environment

Git

Xilinx AI Engines

NVDIA CUDA

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Integrate, and test, VHDL DSP Modules into larger system.
• Design custom, and optimized, HDL for software defined radios.
• Work with software, and electrical, engineers to bring up state of the art boards for software defined radios.
• Develop drivers for custom rf component boards (PLLs, mixed signal front ends, etc)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HDL design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
• Exposure to Wireless comms (Bluetooth LE, 3G/4G LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, IEEE802.15.4, LoRa, etc.).
• Experience with RF test equipment (Spec An, Sig Gens, Oscilloscope, etc).
• Experience with DSP algorithm development (Channelizers, decoders, demodulators, etc).
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with bring-up of high speed digital interfaces (PCIE, JESD, etc).
• Experience with Linux development environment and tools (e.g. Git, gcc, etc).
• Experience with Xilinx AI Engines or NVDIA CUDA.

US Salary Range

$142,000—$213,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. 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. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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