Anduril Industries

Staff FPGA Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries$220K — $292K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices or software defined radios
  • Experience with Xilinx/AMD SOC/FPGAs and knowledgeable of architecture
  • Experienced in high-speed digital interfaces like PCIE and JESD
  • Proficient in HDL design using VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Proficiency in a Linux development environment
  • Expertise in Git and CI/CD workflows
  • Eligible for an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Experience mentoring or leading 1-3 engineers

Responsibilities

  • Own the FPGA development for software defined radio platforms
  • Collaborate with software and electrical engineers to bring up advanced radio boards
  • Design and test VHDL DSP modules
  • Integrate subsystems into larger FPGA cores and resolve timing challenges
  • Develop drivers for custom RF component boards
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables
  • Document and communicate project progress effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Top-tier health and recovery support
  • Minimal cost to employees for benefits
  • Investment in employee development
  • Focus on employee well-being and future security
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Electronic Warfare (EW) team is responsible for developing high-reliability radios, embedded processing, and power systems for software defined radio platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers EW-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous electronic warfare platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. EW Electrical Engineers drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern EW warfare.
ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Staff FPGA Engineerto join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and verification of projects on the latest AMD/Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms and helping to establish robust design processes. This will require expertise in HDL languages, FPGA architecture, and AMD/Xilinx development workflow.If you are someone who is ready to own and lead rapid software defined radio development, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Own FPGA development for various software defined radio platforms that enable EW functions
  • Work with software, and electrical, engineers to bring up state of the art boards for software defined radios
  • Responsible for design and test of VHDL DSP modules and infrastructure
  • Integrate subsystem/module into larger FPGA core; solve resource and timing contentions as they arrive
  • Develop drivers for custom RF component boards (PLLs, mixed signal front ends, etc)
  • Manage project deliverables against timeline; effectively document and communicate
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong experience with DSP implementation for embedded devices and/or software defined radios
  • Experience with Xilinx/AMD SOC/FPGAs; knowledgable of architecture
  • Experience with bring-up of high speed digital interfaces (PCIE, JESD, Aurora, N-Gbps Optical, etc)
  • Proficient in HDL design using VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Proficiency in a Linux development environment
  • Proficiency using Git and CI/CD workflows (Git, TCL, CI/HITL)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Experience mentoring/leading 1-3 engineers through larger design tasks
  • You are a self starter, outcome driven, and an excellent communicator
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with the latest AMD SOC/FPGAs
  • Knowledge of AMD FPGA NOC and advanced design features (partial reconfiguration, DFX, segmented flow, ...)
  • Working knowledge of signal processing flows (data converter to bits)
  • Exposure to wireless communications and/or radar systems design
  • Experience with RF test equipment (Spec An, Sig Gens, Oscilloscope, etc)
  • Knowledge or experience using AMD AIE tiles for processing


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:

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.
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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