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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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The Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer joins the Tactical Recon & Strike team to develop and deliver features for the firmware layer supporting aerial small drones and related equipment. This role involves developing robust software for microcontrollers, creating reusable device drivers, and architecting system-level features while providing mentorship to junior engineers. The engineer will manage hardware bringup, troubleshoot issues across electrical and firmware boundaries, and coordinate with cross-functional teams from prototype through deployment. Key technical requirements include expert C coding skills, experience in bare-metal or RTOS environments, and proficiency with IC bus protocols like I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, RS232, RS485, and Ethernet. The role focuses on the development of autonomous systems for defense applications, specifically solving complex problems related to real-time command and control for aerial platforms in a tactical environment.