Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago
Firmware Engineer, Embedded Systems
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$166K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Firmware Engineer will develop low-level firmware for embedded systems, working closely with Electrical Engineering to create hardware and software solutions for various military applications.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, create reusable device drivers, integrate system-level features and architect changes to support an ever-growing codebase
Own complex firmware features of an embedded system
Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries
Help select microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with electrical engineering team
Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
3+ years of experience in firmware/embedded software development, with a focus on embedded systems
Strong C coding ability for embedded systems
Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors
Experience developing firmware in bare-metal 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
Solid experience 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
Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.)
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
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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