Staff FPGA Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / 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.

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TL;DR · Staff FPGA Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Join our dynamic team as a Staff FPGA Engineer in Reston, Virginia, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and testing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. Your responsibilities include integrating third-party IP, participating in the entire design lifecycle from concept to testing, implementing various signal types such as high-speed communications and signal processing, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and resolving bugs at both HDL and system levels. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with FPGA design, preferably on Xilinx SoC platforms, proficiency in VHDL/Verilog, familiarity with Vivado or similar tools, and a strong background in low-level firmware development for bring-up and testing. This role demands expertise in safety-critical functions, FPGA interfaces, high-speed busses, and systems-on-chip (SoC).

What you'll do

  • Integrate third-party vendors' IP into FPGA designs.
  • Participate in the entire design lifecycle from concept to testing.
  • Implement signal processing and high-speed communication interfaces.
  • Ensure designs meet safety and performance standards with traceability.
  • Investigate and resolve bugs at HDL level and system level during testing.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of professional experience in FPGA design and development.
  • Strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and simulation.
  • Experience with Xilinx SoC platforms and familiarity with Vivado (preferred).
  • Proficient in system bring-up on ARM-based systems and low-level firmware development.
  • Working knowledge of designing for safety-critical functions and high-speed busses.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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