Anduril Industries, Inc.
FPGA Engineer, Electronic Warfare
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM The Electronic Warfare (EW) team is responsible for developing high‑reliability radios, embedded processing, and power systems for software‑defined radio platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers EW‑critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA‑based processing architectures that enable Anduril’s next‑generation autonomous electronic warfare platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. EW Electrical Engineers drive end‑to‑end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and test, ensuring scalable, mission‑ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern EW warfare.
ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end design and verification of projects on the Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms and helping to establish robust design processes. This will require expertise in SystemVerilog, FPGA, and Xilinx. If you are someone who has supported rapid software‑defined radio development, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Work with software, electrical, and system engineers to bring up state‑of‑the‑art boards for software‑defined radios.
Integrate and test VHDL DSP modules into larger systems.
Design custom and optimized HDL for software‑defined radios.
Develop drivers for custom RF component boards (PLLs, mixed‑signal front ends, etc.).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Xilinx FPGA tool flows using Tcl, Make, and C.
Experience with bring‑up of high‑speed digital interfaces (PCIe, JESD, etc.).
HDL design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
Experience with Linux development environment and tools (e.g., Git, gcc, etc.).
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with embedded Linux driver development.
Exposure to wireless communications (Bluetooth LE, 3G/4G LTE/5G, Wi‑Fi, IEEE802.15.4, LoRa, etc.).
Experience with RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, etc.).
Experience with Xilinx AI Engines or NVIDIA CUDA.
US Salary Range
$191,000 – $253,000 USD (base salary only; total compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skills)
US Hourly Range
$191,000 – $253,000 USD (base salary equivalent)
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:
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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources:
Free 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, coaching, and work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
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.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We are an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
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ABOUT THE TEAM The Electronic Warfare (EW) team is responsible for developing high‑reliability radios, embedded processing, and power systems for software‑defined radio platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers EW‑critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA‑based processing architectures that enable Anduril’s next‑generation autonomous electronic warfare platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. EW Electrical Engineers drive end‑to‑end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and test, ensuring scalable, mission‑ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern EW warfare.
ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end design and verification of projects on the Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms and helping to establish robust design processes. This will require expertise in SystemVerilog, FPGA, and Xilinx. If you are someone who has supported rapid software‑defined radio development, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Work with software, electrical, and system engineers to bring up state‑of‑the‑art boards for software‑defined radios.
Integrate and test VHDL DSP modules into larger systems.
Design custom and optimized HDL for software‑defined radios.
Develop drivers for custom RF component boards (PLLs, mixed‑signal front ends, etc.).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Xilinx FPGA tool flows using Tcl, Make, and C.
Experience with bring‑up of high‑speed digital interfaces (PCIe, JESD, etc.).
HDL design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
Experience with Linux development environment and tools (e.g., Git, gcc, etc.).
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with embedded Linux driver development.
Exposure to wireless communications (Bluetooth LE, 3G/4G LTE/5G, Wi‑Fi, IEEE802.15.4, LoRa, etc.).
Experience with RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, etc.).
Experience with Xilinx AI Engines or NVIDIA CUDA.
US Salary Range
$191,000 – $253,000 USD (base salary only; total compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skills)
US Hourly Range
$191,000 – $253,000 USD (base salary equivalent)
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:
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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources:
Free 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, coaching, and work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
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.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We are an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
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