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.

Benefits
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Disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Medical insurance
Platinum Healthcare Benefits
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
Generous company holiday calendar
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
Family Planning & Parenting Support
Mental Health Resources
Professional development stipend
Daily Meals and Provisions
Company-funded commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) retirement savings plan

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