Staff Firmware Engineer, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries•Lexington, MA

11d•$220,000 - $292,000

About The Position

The Space Imaging team is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to design a new product lines for spaceborne systems. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define optical architectures, complete the design and analysis, build prototypes leading to ground and flight testing, and mature the prototypes into products.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

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.
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.