Anduril Industries

defense technology

FlightComputerHardwareLead

$220–292k Costa Mesa, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Flight Computer Hardware Lead at Anduril Industries. Skills: Flight Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Hardware Product Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership. Define, own, and execute the product portfolio and roadmap for critical core technology products. lead a cross-functional engineering team (Electrical, Firmware, FPGA, Test) to deliver robust embedded compute solutions for vehicle management, DSP, and networking”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver robust embedded compute solutions for vehicle management, DSP, and networking; ensure scalable deployment of core technology solutions across Anduril

Industry & Context.

defense technology
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting complex board designs

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U. S. Top Secret security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 7+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs in military, automotive or similar hardware, Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional hardware and/or embedded systems product development teams, taking products from concept to deployment, Proficiency in an HDL language (VHDL, Verilog), Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies, Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc., Experience in design for signal integrity / power integrity, Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits, Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, current-probes, and automation of tests, Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tool, Familiarity with flight software architectures and development processes for embedded systems, Familiarity with high reliability designs in aerospace environments, Familiarity with aircraft systems architectures, especially with redundant systems, Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U. S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software design principles, particularly for flight-critical applications, Understanding and familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A, Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, Expertise in computer networking, Experience with implementing enhanced security measures

What You'll Do.

and execute the product portfolio and roadmap for critical core technology products

lead a cross-functional engineering team (Electrical

Test) to deliver robust embedded compute solutions for vehicle management

Drive and oversee the full hardware product development lifecycle

from concept and requirements definition through architecture

support and sustainment for high-performance PCBs

including host boards for FPGAs / SoCs / SoMs

Establish and optimize comprehensive product development workflows and best practices across the hardware and firmware lifecycle

encompassing architecture

Manage and communicate detailed product development schedules

ensuring clear task assignments

and timely execution within the cross-functional team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

leading a cross-functional engineering team (Electrical, Firmware, FPGA, Test); Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders, product management, and customers

Communication Scope

Manage and communicate detailed product development schedules, milestones, and deliverables

Process & Methodology

Define, own, and execute the product portfolio and roadmap, Manage and communicate detailed product development schedules, milestones, and deliverables

Full Job Description

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. WHAT YOU’LL DO Define, own, and execute the product portfolio and roadmap for critical core technology products, leading a cross-functional engineering team (Electrical, Firmware, FPGA, Test) to deliver robust embedded compute solutions for vehicle management, DSP, and networking. Drive and oversee the full hardware product development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through architecture, design, development, bring-up, test, integration, support and sustainment for high-performance PCBs, including host boards for FPGAs / SoCs / SoMs. Establish and optimize comprehensive product development workflows and best practices across the hardware and firmware lifecycle, encompassing architecture, design, simulation, verification, and system testing. Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders, product management, and customers to define product requirements, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure scalable deployment of core technology solutions across Anduril. Manage and communicate detailed product development schedules, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring clear task assignments, accountability, and timely execution within the cross-functional team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 7+

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