Senior Motor Controls Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
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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 · Senior Motor Controls Engineer

Join Anduril’s team as a Senior Motor Controls Engineer, where you will develop motor control and actuator firmware for autonomous vehicles across various terrains. You’ll create motion control systems using Matlab/Simulink, integrate algorithms with microcontroller C-based RTOS, and support manufacturing efforts. Ideal candidates have experience in classical control systems, low-level firmware development in C, and working with ARM microcontrollers. Familiarity with protocols like SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, and a background in robotics or automation is essential. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology at scale within a dynamic defense-tech environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop motion control systems for precision actuators and electric propulsion.
  • Create motor controls algorithms using Matlab/Simulink for various applications.
  • Integrate Simulink autocode with microcontroller C-based RTOS and application.
  • Bring up new boards and toolchains for firmware development.
  • Support device manufacturing efforts and operational deployments.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with classical control systems and formal training in the field.
  • Proficiency in developing motor controls algorithms using Matlab/Simulink.
  • Expertise in low-level firmware architecture, design, and development in C for ARM microcontrollers.
  • Broad experience with microcontroller hardware, embedded systems, and common bus protocols.
  • Background in robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion applications.

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