Anduril Industries

Firmware Engineer, Space (Emerging Talent)

Anduril Industries$112K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Available for full-time work starting October 4th, 2026.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with minimal oversight needed.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Python.
  • Motivated to engage with critical software in the space domain.
  • Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers.
  • Own firmware features for embedded systems.
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex issues spanning multiple domains.
  • Select microcontrollers and collaborate on schematic reviews.
  • Work cross-functionally to plan, build, and test functionalities.
  • Manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Supports health, recovery, and future planning for employees.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Firmware Engineer on Space, you will build and deploy solutions that support specific customer missions for on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission management. You will contribute low level firmware development for systems operating on on-orbit spacecraft developing modular capabilities to support the DoD and IC customers across the space domain.

We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, create reusable device drivers, integrate system-level features and architect changes to support an ever-growing codebase.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
  • Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field..
  • Able to start full time this year, preferably October 4th, 2026.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
  • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
  • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
  • Experience working with and proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Python.
  • A desire to work on critical software in the space domain.
  • 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.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in firmware/embedded software development, with a focus on embedded systems.
  • Strong C coding ability for embedded systems.
  • Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors.
  • Experience developing firmware in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
  • Debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers.
  • Solid understanding and application of coding best practices, board bring up and debugging.
  • Experience with common bus protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc.
  • Experience with multiple microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.)
  • Experience with satellite mission autonomy to include fault isolation and recovery systems.


US Salary Range

$112,000-$149,000 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:

Benefits

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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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