Senior Firmware Engineer, Motor Controls

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for Firmware Engineers to join the team! You will develop motor control and actuator firmware that spans across Anduril’s fleet of autonomous vehicles on land, air, and sea. The ideal person for this role will have a blend of experience with embedded C and classical control theory (motor control) looking to leverage their passion for firmware and low-level development here at Anduril. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop motion control systems for applications such as precision actuators and electric propulsion Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion Develop reusable device drivers and application libraries Assist with part selection, board and product design Create low-level infrastructure to support safety-critical systems Assist with creation of SITL/HITL test fixtures and simulation environments Bring up new boards and toolchains Support device manufacturing efforts and operational deployments

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
Experience with low level firmware architecture, design and development in C
Background in embedded ARM microcontrollers
Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience
Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with common bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, etc.
Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
Experience with Matlab and Simulink, motor control, or controls theory

Responsibilities

Develop motion control systems for applications such as precision actuators and electric propulsion
Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion
Develop reusable device drivers and application libraries
Assist with part selection, board and product design
Create low-level infrastructure to support safety-critical systems
Assist with creation of SITL/HITL test fixtures and simulation environments
Bring up new boards and toolchains
Support device manufacturing efforts and operational deployments

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional 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.