Anduril Industries

Senior FPGA Engineer

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, or computer engineering or related field
  • 12+ years of experience in FPGA design
  • Strong expertise in RTL design with SystemVerilog or VHDL
  • Experience with Xilinx FPGA devices and development tools
  • Proven digital signal processing implementation skills on FPGAs
  • Self-directed leadership ability for project ownership
  • Strong knowledge of FPGA design constraints and optimization

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of FPGA systems for airborne radar
  • Translate algorithms into high-performance FPGA implementations
  • Establish and enforce FPGA design processes and standards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for design consistency
  • Design digital signal processing chains for radar applications
  • Perform detailed timing analysis and debugging on FPGA designs
  • Mentor junior engineers as the team expands

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost
  • Support for health and recovery needs
  • Opportunities for equity grants for full-time employees
  • Investment in employee development and well-being
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Battlespace Awareness (BA) team develops state-of-the-art radar systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. Working across hardware, software, and firmware; in both the RF and digital domains; the team delivers radar architectures that enable advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting in the contemporary and future battlespace. The Radar team is responsible for all aspects of radar system development; from concepts and architectures through to fielding and sustainment. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define radar architectures, design solutions, build prototypes, perform testing, and mature the prototypes into products.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Fort Collins, CO. In this role, you will be the technical lead for FPGA development supporting our airborne radar products, establishing the foundation for FPGA design processes and best practices. You will be responsible for translating algorithmic requirements into FPGA implementations, leading signal processing design efforts, and collaborating with our Costa Mesa team to ensure seamless integration across projects. This will require expertise in FPGA design, signal processing, RTL development (SystemVerilog/VHDL), and Xilinx toolchains. If you are a self-directed technical leader who thrives on establishing new capabilities and can take an algorithm document and independently drive it through to hardware implementation, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead FPGA architecture, design, and verification efforts for airborne radar systems from concept through production
  • Translate signal processing algorithms into efficient, high-performance FPGA implementations on Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms
  • Establish and drive robust FPGA design processes, coding standards, and verification methodologies for the airborne products team
  • Collaborate with the Battlespace Awareness engineering team to ensure design consistency and knowledge transfer across sites
  • Design and implement digital signal processing chains for radar systems, including data acquisition, filtering, and real-time processing
  • Perform timing analysis, resource optimization, and debugging of complex FPGA designs
  • Develop and maintain design documentation, including architecture specifications, design reviews, and verification plans
  • Mentor and guide other engineers as the team scales FPGA capabilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or related field.
  • 12+ years of professional experience in FPGA design and development
  • Strong expertise in RTL design using SystemVerilog and/or VHDL
  • Demonstrated experience with Xilinx FPGA devices and development tools (Vivado, Quartus, etc.)
  • Proven experience in digital signal processing implementation on FPGAs
  • Self-directed technical leadership with ability to independently drive projects from requirements to implementation
  • Experience with FPGA verification methodologies and simulation tools
  • Strong understanding of timing closure, resource optimization, and FPGA design constraints
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with radar systems or software-defined radio development
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204B, etc.)
  • Experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+, Altera AgileX, or RFSoC platforms
  • Knowledge of embedded software development for FPGA SoC platforms
  • Experience with MATLAB and algorithm-to-hardware workflows
  • Understanding of RF systems and digital front-end design
  • Familiarity with DO-254 or similar hardware design standards for airborne systems
  • Experience with version control (Git) and continuous integration workflows
  • Background in aerospace or defense systems development


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:

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
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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