Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago
Staff Firmware Engineer, Space Imaging
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $292K/yr
15+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Space Imaging team is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to design new product lines for spaceborne systems, working closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define optical architectures and mature prototypes into products.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead FPGA architecture, standards, development and review processes
Algorithm Implementation: Analyzing, designing, and implementing complex computer vision algorithms (e.g., object detection, tracking, image processing, state estimation) in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog) based on existing software models (e.g., MATLAB, C++, or Python models)
FPGA Development: Designing, architecting, simulating, and integrating VHDL designs into FPGAs or Systems on Chip (SoC) for optimized performance, resource utilization, and power efficiency
Hardware/Software Integration: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (electrical engineers, software engineers, systems engineers) to ensure seamless integration of the firmware with the overall system, including processor bring-up and board support packages
Testing and Validation: Developing robust test benches in VHDL/Verilog and utilizing lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for rigorous testing and validation of designs against functional specifications and performance requirements
Optimization: Optimizing the algorithms for hardware acceleration, including MIPS optimization and efficient use of on-chip bus protocols like AXI or AXI-Stream
Qualification
Required
Education: A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is typically required
Experience: 15+ years of experience developing HDL firmware for FPGA devices and C/C++ for embedded processors
Hardware Description Languages: Expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog is essential for RTL (Register Transfer Level) design
Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development (bare-metal and/or RTOS) and scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation is critical
FPGA Tools: Experience with industry-standard FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
Computer Vision Knowledge: Strong understanding of image processing fundamentals and computer vision algorithms. Familiarity with libraries like OpenCV or machine learning frameworks is a plus
Debugging Skills: Strong hardware/software debugging skills using standard lab equipment
Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Education: A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is typically required
Experience: 20+ years of experience developing HDL firmware for FPGA devices and C/C++ for embedded processors
Demonstrated experience designing with multi-gigabit SERDES, DDR memory busses, Ethernet MAC and PHY interfaces, FPGAs, and common communication busses like SPI and I2C
Embedded software development experience with the use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs
Experience with component selection, schematic capture, high speed board design, and PCB layout
Knowledge of embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools
Familiar with common programming languages like Python and MATLAB
Familiarity with infrared image sensor technology
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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