Anduril Industries

Senior Firmware Engineer, Motor Controls

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with low level firmware architecture and development in C
  • Background in embedded ARM microcontrollers
  • Experience with device driver development and safety-critical systems
  • Familiarity with embedded systems tools, compilers, and debuggers
  • Broad experience with microcontrollers and application processors

Responsibilities

  • Develop motion control systems for precision actuators and electric propulsion
  • Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
  • Apply expertise in robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion
  • Create reusable device drivers and application libraries
  • Assist with part selection and product design
  • Build low-level infrastructure for safety-critical systems
  • Support device manufacturing and operational deployments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost
  • Income protection with life and disability insurance coverage
  • Generous time off including PTO and caregiver leave
  • Family planning and parenting support for fertility treatments and adoption
  • Access to free mental health resources and additional work-life services
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
  • Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility
  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) plans and employer match
Full 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 ROLE

We are looking for 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 with embedded C and classical control theory (motor control) 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
  • Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion
  • 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 deployments
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
  • Experience with low level firmware architecture, design and development in C
  • Background in embedded ARM microcontrollers
  • Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience
  • Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
  • Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink, motor control, or controls theory


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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.

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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