Staff FPGA Engineer - RF Comm Systems/Simulink
Anduril Industries· Defense· Sep 30, 2026 · 28d ago
Costa Mesa, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Staff
$144K–$212K est.
10+ years exp
Job description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. WHAT YOU'LL DO
Work with a cross-functional engineering team (RF, DSP, Firmware, FPGA, software, Test) to deliver robust embedded processing solutions for communications and networking.
Execute and optimize the FPGA Firmware implementation development lifecycle, from algorithms in Matlab and/or Simulink and requirements definition through architecture, design, development, Firmware implementation, test, integration, support and sustainment for low-cost FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs.
Establish and optimize comprehensive product development workflows and best practices across the HDL firmware lifecycle, encompassing architecture, design, simulation, verification, and system testing.
Develop microProcessor ICDs between FPGA and message/data handling schemes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional hardware and/or embedded systems product development teams, taking firmware and software from concept to production
10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA-based systems using VHDL or Verilog,
Experience using code-generators to translate MATLAB/Simulink algorithms into FPGA implementations
Proficient in C and C++
Experience with RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems)
Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc.
Familiarity with flight software architectures and development processes for embedded systems
Proficiency with basic EE test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.) and testing PCBAs.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with wireless communications systems
Expertise in computer networking
Experience with AI-generated software (CoPilot, Claude, Code-GPT, etc.)
Experience with implementing enhanced security measures
Familiarity with high reliability designs in aerospace environments
Familiarity with aircraft systems architectures, especially with redundant systems
Understanding and familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A
Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs in communications systems
US Salary Range $209,000 — $278,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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