Digital Hardware Engineering Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$209,000–$278,000 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Digital Hardware Engineering Lead

The Digital Hardware Engineering Lead will lead an electrical engineering team to create hardware solutions for vehicle management, DSP, and networking. The role involves developing workflows throughout the FPGA and HDL design cycle, including architecture, simulation, and library standardization. Key responsibilities include overseeing the full PCB development cycle for host boards of FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs, while reviewing high-speed digital and compute-based designs. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in VHDL or Verilog, familiarity with CPU, MCU, and GPU technologies, and experience with interfaces like Ethernet, PCIe, and USB. The position requires expertise in signal and power integrity, using tools like Altium Designer and test equipment such as oscilloscopes. This role solves technical challenges in military and automotive hardware, ensuring robust electronic circuit performance.

What you'll do

  • Lead an electrical engineering team to create hardware solutions for vehicle management, DSP, and networking.
  • Develop and improve workflows throughout the FPGA and HDL design cycle.
  • Independently review high-speed digital and compute-based designs.
  • Oversee the full PCB development cycle for host boards including requirements, layout, and integration.
  • Create hardware and IP core delivery strategies with internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain and communicate detailed product development schedules and deadlines for all assigned personnel.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs in military, automotive, or similar hardware.
  • Experience leading an Electrical Engineering team focused on Digital Design.
  • Proficiency in an HDL language such as VHDL or Verilog.
  • Familiarity with common FPGA, CPU, MCU, GPU devices and standard interfaces like Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, and USB.
  • Experience in design for signal integrity and power integrity.
  • Competence with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, and test automation.
  • Proficient with Altium Designer or an equivalent electronic design automation tool.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Understanding and familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A (preferred).
  • Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461 (preferred).
  • Expertise in computer networking (preferred).
  • Experience with implementing enhanced security measures (preferred).

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