Powertrain Controls Engineer

Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in the life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and design control systems for Anduril’s wide range of airbreathing engines, including piston and turbine applications
• Experience with controls system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environment
• Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
• Develop firmware build, release, and update infrastructure
• Develop reusable device drivers and communications protocol libraries
• Assist with part selection, board design, and product design efforts
• Create SITL/HITL test fixtures
• Support engine test and integration
• Work on the coolest engines in the aviation business

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
• 5-7 years relevant engineering experience in automotive / passenger car / commercial vehicle / aerospace / defense industry, especially in electrical systems engineering or engine control. Experience in embedded controls, controls integration, or relevant hardware areas is preferred
• Familiarity with engines, and engine controls
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
• Fluency in C language ((C, C# or C++). Familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment
• Experience with CANape or similar CAN interface tool
• Experience in the design and implementation of automotive control electronics
• Prior experience developing embedded systems for automotive powertrain controls is a plus
• Experience with ST Micro, NXP, or Atmel microprocessors. USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485 communications experience is a plus
• Strong fundamentals in control systems theory, linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
• Strong understanding, and intuition for the physics of basic electric propulsion, motion control systems, and heat transfer
• Excellent proficiency with creating controls-oriented dynamic system models of thermal, hydraulic, or mechanical systems in MATLAB/Simulink/Python etc.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!