Staff FPGA Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be the technical lead for FPGA development supporting our airborne radar products, establishing the foundation for FPGA design processes and best practices. You will be responsible for translating algorithmic requirements into FPGA implementations, leading signal processing design efforts, and collaborating with our Fort Collins team to ensure seamless integration across projects. This will require expertise in FPGA design, signal processing, RTL development (SystemVerilog/VHDL), and Xilinx toolchains. If you are a self-directed technical leader who thrives on establishing new capabilities and can take an algorithm document and independently drive it through to hardware implementation, then this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or related field.
12+ years of professional experience in FPGA design and development
Strong expertise in RTL design using SystemVerilog and/or VHDL
Demonstrated experience with Xilinx FPGA devices and development tools (Vivado, Vitis, etc.)
Proven experience in digital signal processing implementation on FPGAs
Self-directed technical leadership with ability to independently drive projects from requirements to implementation
Experience with FPGA verification methodologies and simulation tools
Strong understanding of timing closure, resource optimization, and FPGA design constraints
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with radar systems or software-defined radio development
Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204B, etc.)
Experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ or RFSoC platforms
Knowledge of embedded software development for FPGA SoC platforms
Experience with MATLAB and algorithm-to-hardware workflows
Understanding of RF systems and digital front-end design
Familiarity with DO-254 or similar hardware design standards for airborne systems
Experience with version control (Git) and continuous integration workflows
Background in aerospace or defense systems development

Responsibilities

Lead FPGA architecture, design, and verification efforts for airborne radar systems from concept through production
Translate signal processing algorithms into efficient, high-performance FPGA implementations on Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms
Establish and drive robust FPGA design processes, coding standards, and verification methodologies for the airborne products team
Collaborate with the Fort Collins engineering team to ensure design consistency and knowledge transfer across sites
Design and implement digital signal processing chains for radar systems, including data acquisition, filtering, and real-time processing
Perform timing analysis, resource optimization, and debugging of complex FPGA designs
Develop and maintain design documentation, including architecture specifications, design reviews, and verification plans
Mentor and guide other engineers as the team scales FPGA capabilities

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.