Senior Firmware Engineer (Motor Control & Actuators)

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 13, 2025

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 ROLEWe are looking for Senior Firmware Engineers to join the team! You will develop motor control and actuator firmware that spans across Anduril's fleet of autonomous vehicles on land, air, and sea. The ideal person for this role will have a blend of experience from both tech and defense environments and is looking to leverage their passion for firmware and low-level development here at Anduril.WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop motion control systems for applications such as precision actuators and electric propulsion
• Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
• Develop reusable device drivers and application libraries
• Assist with part selection, board and product design
• Create low-level infrastructure to support safety-critical systems
• Assist with creation of SITL/HITL test fixtures and simulation environments
• Bring up new boards and toolchains
• Support device manufacturing efforts and operational deploymentsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
  • Experience and formal training with classical control systems
  • Background in low-level firmware architecture, design and development in C
  • Experience with embedded ARM and motor control modules within ARM microcontrollers
  • Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience
  • Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink
  • Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems
  • Familiarity with common bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, etc.
  • Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
  • Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled dataUS Salary Range: $168,000 - $252,000 USDThe 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.
    • 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 (e.g., 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)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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