Anduril Industries · 2 months ago
Firmware Engineer II, Manufacturing Test
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
2+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Firmware Engineer II will develop low-level firmware/software for microcontroller platforms, debug complex issues, and improve automation methods to ensure high-quality product delivery.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build things that test things. Utilize your expertise in firmware/software development to anticipate failure modes and build code for host/client verification of form, fit, function
Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontroller platforms interfacing to robots, or control algorithms for OTS Data acquisition tools
Build capability for device side validation of system-level features, utilizing SSH, gRPC, while creating or leveraging existing debug tools
Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries, and transfer that process to automated test and failure analysis SOPs for production line staff
Engage in DFT/DFM reviews with electrical engineering and product firmware teams
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
2+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong C coding ability for embedded systems
Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors
Experience developing firmware in bare-metal, RTOS environments, and embedded Linux
Solid understanding and application of coding best practices, board bring up and debugging
Some familiarity with common bus protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred
4+ years of relevant industry experience
Bring up and Debug expertise for new designs, comfortable with low and high-speed interfaces
Strong fundamentals for data acquisition and analysis (FFT, Bode, control loops)
Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.)
Experience with embedded Linux development and deployment process
Debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers
Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use
Benefits
Healthcare 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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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