Senior Firmware Engineer, Motor Controls
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for Firmware Engineers to join the
team! You will develop motor control and actuator firmware that
spans across Anduril’s fleet of autonomous vehicles on land, air,
and sea. The ideal person for this role will have a blend of
experience with embedded C and classical control theory (motor
control) looking to leverage their passion for firmware and
low-level development here at Anduril. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop
motion control systems for applications such as precision actuators
and electric propulsion Develop microcontroller software using an
RTOS Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation,
motor control, and sensor fusion Develop reusable device drivers
and application libraries Assist with part selection, board and
product design Create low-level infrastructure to support
safety-critical systems Assist with creation of SITL/HITL test
fixtures and simulation environments Bring up new boards and
toolchains Support device manufacturing efforts and operational
deployments REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
Experience with low level firmware architecture, design and
development in C Background in embedded ARM microcontrollers
Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems
experience Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools,
compilers, debuggers and IDEs Broad experience with
microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access
export controlled data PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with
common bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, etc. Strong
debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as
oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers Experience with Matlab and
Simulink, motor control, or controls theory US Salary Range
$191,000 - $253,000 USD The salary range for this role is an
estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive
of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not
limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical
skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity
grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are
considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time
employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive
medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK &
AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you
and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution
toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and
disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly
competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver
& Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with
a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning &
Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF,
preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with
resources to support you and your partner from planning to
parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health
resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional
work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also
available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for
professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter
benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available
depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth)
options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS
Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can
share more information about the specific compensation and benefit
details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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