Staff FPGA Engineer - RF Comm Systems/Simulink

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology leader delivering embedded processing solutions for communications and networking. The role focuses on FPGA firmware lifecycle, from algorithm definition to hardware verification, across FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA design with VHDL/Verilog and C/C++, plus experience translating MATLAB/Simulink into hardware implementations and working with RTOS in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 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.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver embedded processing solutions for communications and networking.
• Lead FPGA Firmware lifecycle from algorithms to verification for low-cost FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs.
• Establish and optimize HDL firmware workflows across architecture, design, and testing.
• Develop microProcessor ICDs between FPGA and data handling schemes.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog

Embedded systems

C/C++

RTOS

Hardware collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink to FPGA

VHDL/Verilog FPGA devices

Test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers)

Ethernet/PCIe interfaces

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 .