Firmware Engineer

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Firmware Engineer to develop low-level firmware for embedded systems powering tactical drone products. You'll create microcontroller software, debug hardware-software integration issues, and collaborate across electrical, software, and product teams to deliver autonomous aerial systems from prototype to deployment.

What you'll do

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and create reusable device drivers for tactical drone systems
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues spanning electrical, firmware, and software boundaries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and product design teams
• Work with test engineering to optimize manufacturing and production yield
• Support field testing to identify firmware improvements and quantify customer value

What they're looking for

• Embedded systems firmware development (5+ years)
• C programming with strong language standards knowledge
• Microcontroller integration with sensors (bare-metal or RTOS)
• IC bus protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet)
• Hardware debugging (JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Board bringup and software development best practices
• Written and verbal communication
• Microcontroller architecture (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($166,000–$220,000 USD)
• Equity grants included in full-time offers
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits at low/no cost to employees
• Top-tier benefits package
• Investment in professional development and growth mindset