Mechatronics Engineer, FW/MCUs/Controls

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$142,000–$213,000 / yr
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Mechatronics Engineer, FW/MCUs/Controls

Anduril is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join its Costa Mesa HQ team, focusing on core product development for complex systems including optical devices, batteries, mechanisms, control systems, and sensors. This role involves working across various domains such as firmware development, microcontroller design, and system integration, requiring expertise in bare-metal programming and embedded systems. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of professional experience with a strong background in electrical engineering and familiarity with ECAD tools like Altium or KiCad, along with MCAD software such as SolidWorks. The position demands hands-on involvement in bringing up device trees on embedded systems and handling motor/servo drive systems, making it crucial for someone adept at wireless communication protocols and control systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop firmware for bare-metal or embedded systems.
  • Bring up bare metal microcontroller designs from schematic to bringup.
  • Work on control systems, robotics, and motor/servo drive systems.
  • Integrate power conversion and system components in complex projects.
  • Ensure compliance with security protocols and obtain Top Secret clearance.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of electrical/design experience in a professional setting.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in collegiate project teams or professional settings.
  • Experience in firmware development for bare-metal or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion, and system integration.
  • Experience in bare metal microcontroller design from schematic to bringup.
  • Top Secret security clearance required.
  • Experience with controls, robotics, motor/servo drive systems.

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