Robotics Software Engineer – Tower - Firmware

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 Sentry Tower Software team is responsible for developing robotic systems that provide force protection capabilities, monitoring the perimeter of secure areas, land or sea, for approaching people, vehicles, and vessels. We live in a world where security officers are increasingly overwhelmed by sensor data feeds. Our products leverage advanced sensor fusion and autonomy to seamlessly render activity in the environment to Lattice's common operating picture. 

Our Product:
https://www.anduril.com/hardware/sentry/

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer with a focus in Firmware to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software for current and next-generation Sentry Tower systems. This will include interacting with stakeholders like Anduril's business lines of Air Defense and Counter Intrusion all the way from internal engineering customers to the people in the field. Prioritizing what is important to create an excellent experience for them in the long run. If you are someone who is driven by a “Whatever It Takes” mindset - then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and implement firmware for embedded systems in our Sentry Tower products
• Develop low-level drivers for various sensors and actuators
• Optimize firmware for performance and power efficiency
• Implement and maintain bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up and debugging

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years experience in firmware development using C
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM, RISC-V)
• Proficiency in low-level networking protocols (TCP/IP, CAN, SPI, I2C)
• Experience with RTOS and bare-metal programming
• Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and memory management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with kernel development or device driver implementation
• Knowledge of cryptography and secure boot processes
• Familiarity with DMA, interrupt handling, and power management
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

SPECIFIC FOCUS

• Develop modular, efficient firmware architectures
• Implement robust error handling and recovery mechanisms
• Optimize firmware for minimal power consumption and maximal reliability
• Design and implement secure firmware update processes for field-deployed systems

US Salary Range$138,000—$250,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents