[Hiring] Staff FPGA Engineer @Anduril Industries

Role Description

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
• Support in health, recovery, and future needs.