Principal Firmware Engineer

Principal Firmware Engineer

About the Role

As a Principal Firmware Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology that transforms defense capabilities. You will be responsible for developing low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, creating reusable device drivers, integrating system-level features, and architecting changes to support an ever-growing codebase. This role requires taking full ownership of design, implementation, and completion of embedded firmware projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers.
• Create reusable device drivers and integrate system-level features.
• Architect changes to support an ever-growing codebase.
• Mentor other firmware engineers and teach best practices in design engineering.
• Contribute to team direction, policy, and guidance.
• Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span electrical, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Help select microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with the electrical engineering team.
• Manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience.
• Expert level C coding ability for embedded systems.
• Demonstrated success creating complex MCU projects that communicate between multiple boards or systems.
• Broad experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.).
• Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors.
• Experience developing firmware in bare-metal and/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.
• Extensive experience with common bus protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc.
• Willing to travel ~50% to partner with the firmware team in Costa Mesa.
• U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.).
• Have a bias for action and problem-solving.
• Naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril.
• Generous company holiday calendar and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support.
• Mental Health Resources available 24/7.
• Professional development stipend.
• Daily Meals and Provisions.
• Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.

Location

This position is based in Mountain View, California, and requires on-site work.