Staff FPGA Engineer - RF Comm Systems/Simulink

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks an experienced embedded systems leader to deliver FPGA/SoC/SoM solutions. You will work with RF, DSP, firmware, and software teams to implement HDL-based designs and translate MATLAB/Simulink algorithms into hardware implementations.

The role requires a decade of FPGA experience, C/C++, RTOS familiarity, and understanding of common interfaces (Ethernet, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB). Security clearance eligibility is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Experience with cross-functional hardware and embedded systems product development from concept to production.
• 10+ years designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA-based systems using VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience using code-generators to translate MATLAB/Simulink into FPGA implementations.
• Proficient in C and C++.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Familiarity with common MCU/CPU/FPGA devices and interfaces (Ethernet, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB).
• Familiarity with flight software architectures and development processes for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with basic EE test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators) and PCBAs testing.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RF, DSP, Firmware, FPGA, software, and Test teams to deliver embedded processing solutions for communications and networking.
• Lead FPGA firmware lifecycle from algorithms in Matlab/Simulink through architecture, design, implementation, testing, and sustainment for FPGAs/SoCs/SoMs.
• Establish and optimize product development workflows across the HDL firmware lifecycle, including architecture, design, simulation, verification, and testing.
• Develop microProcessor ICDs between FPGA and message/data handling schemes.

Skills

C/C++

Cross-functional

RTOS

HDL/FPGA

MATLAB/Simulink

VHDL

Verilog

Ethernet/I2C/SPI

Flight software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

MATLAB/Simulink

RTOS toolchains

Oscilloscope

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

• Work with a cross-functional engineering team (RF, DSP, Firmware, FPGA, software, Test) to deliver robust embedded processing solutions for communications and networking.
• Execute and optimize the FPGA Firmware implementation development lifecycle, from algorithms in Matlab and/or Simulink and requirements definition through architecture, design, development, Firmware implementation, test, integration, support and sustainment for low-cost FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs.
• Establish and optimize comprehensive product development workflows and best practices across the HDL firmware lifecycle, encompassing architecture, design, simulation, verification, and system testing.
• Develop microProcessor ICDs between FPGA and message/data handling schemes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional hardware and/or embedded systems product development teams, taking firmware and software from concept to production
• 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA-based systems using VHDL or Verilog,
• Experience using code-generators to translate MATLAB/Simulink algorithms into FPGA implementations
• Proficient in C and C++
• Experience with RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems)
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
• Familiarity with flight software architectures and development processes for embedded systems
• Proficiency with basic EE test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.) and testing PCBAs.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with wireless communications systems
• Expertise in computer networking
• Experience with AI-generated software (CoPilot, Claude, Code-GPT, etc.)
• Experience with implementing enhanced security measures
• Familiarity with high reliability designs in aerospace environments
• Familiarity with aircraft systems architectures, especially with redundant systems
• Understanding and familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A
• Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs in communications systems

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $292,000 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:

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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