ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be the tip of the spear for embedded software development supporting our next-generation radar seeker products — the component that makes the weapon successful in its mission. You will be responsible for full-stack embedded development, including embedded code running on ARM-based microprocessors + hard processor cores (e.g. Microblaze, Nios) both in bare-metal and OS-based configurations, down to low-level driver software controlling hardware at the bus level, enabling rapid fielding of capability for the warfighter. This will require expertise in embedded Linux, modern C++ and/or Rust, ARM-based architectures, and hands-on comfort with RF/digital test equipment. If you are a self-directed engineer who thrives in fast-paced, small-team environments without spoon-feeding, and you want to develop technology that defends America tomorrow — not in 10 years — then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Design, develop, and deploy embedded software across the full stack — from application-level code on embedded processor cores down to drivers and low-level mechanisms controlling hardware
Develop and maintain embedded Linux software for radar seeker systems using modern C++ and/or Rust
Write device drivers and firmware that interface with hardware over SPI, I2C, UART, and other low-level buses for data transfer and peripheral control
Perform hardware-software integration, board bring-up, and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and RF/digital test equipment
Spend significant time on-site at Anduril facilities (weeks at a time) supporting integration, field testing, and real-world validation of products
Collaborate closely with electrical, RF, firmware, and systems engineers to deliver fully functional products
Troubleshoot complex issues that span the electrical and software boundaries
Operate autonomously within a small, fast-paced team — driving development from concept through deployment without hand-holding
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
Professional experience developing embedded software for production systems
Strong proficiency in modern C++ and/or Rust
Demonstrated expertise in embedded Linux development
Experience with ARM processors and traditional microprocessor architectures
Experience writing device drivers and low-level software interfacing with hardware peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
Hands-on competence with digital test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers
Self-directed working style with ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with radar systems, signal processing, or RF sensing applications
Background in seeker development, missile/munitions systems, or other tactical defense products
Experience with RF test equipment such as VNAs, signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
Familiarity with bootloaders, Board Support Packages (BSP), and RTOS environments
Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204)
Comfort with typical C++ tooling (CMake, GDB, Valgrind, etc.) and CI/CD workflows
Experience with Python for test automation and scripting
Familiarity with reproducible build systems such as Nix/NixOS
Background working at the hardware-software boundary (board bring-up, integration, field testing)
Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability embedded domains
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:
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