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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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Firmware Engineer, Space (Emerging Talent) joins the Space team to develop low-level firmware and software for microcontrollers and modular payloads on orbit. This role involves building reusable device drivers, integrating system-level features, and architecting changes for an expanding codebase while managing complex embedded system features. The engineer will troubleshoot issues across electrical, firmware, and software boundaries, select hardware components, and review schematics with the engineering team. Candidates should possess proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or Python to support mission management and spacecraft operations. Technical requirements include experience with RTOS environments, common bus protocols like USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet, and debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers. The work focuses on solving critical challenges in the space domain, including satellite mission autonomy, fault isolation, and recovery systems for defense customers.
What does a Firmware Engineer earn?
Median $202800 from 39 postings across 9 companies.
Develop low-level firmware and software for microcontrollers to support on-orbit spacecraft operations.
Create reusable device drivers and integrate system-level features into the existing codebase.
Own and manage complex firmware features for embedded systems.
Debug and troubleshoot issues across electrical, firmware, and software boundaries.
Select microcontrollers and peripherals while reviewing schematics with the electrical engineering team.
Manage multiple projects concurrently at various stages of development.
Develop modular capabilities to meet specific mission requirements for DoD and IC customers.
What we're looking for
Pursue or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Python.
Ability to solve complex technical problems with little oversight while navigating complex systems and requirements.
Strong communication and organizational skills for documentation and training material.
Experience in firmware/embedded software development, including bare-metal or RTOS environments (preferred).
Strong C coding ability for embedded systems (preferred).
Experience with common bus protocols, multiple microcontroller cores, and hardware debugging tools like JTAG or Oscilloscopes (preferred).
C
Embedded Systems
Microcontrollers
RTOS
Bare-metal
STM32
ARM
AVR
MSP430
PIC
JTAG
SWD
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
USB
SPI
I2C
CAN
RS232
RS485
Ethernet