Principal FPGA Design Engineer at Anduril Industries
Herndon, VA 20190
About the Job
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 IS AIS?Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers
We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set
We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.WHAT YOU’LL DORapidly develop, test, and implement FPGA designs using Xilinx SoC/FPGAIntegrate third-party vendors IP, as necessaryPerform digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, simulation (synthesis, timing), and verificationParticipate in entire design life cycle: from requirements and concept, through design and hand on testing/board bring up.Implement a variety of signal types such as high speed comms (ethernet, serial), signal processing (analog, digital)Ensure designs meet all relevant safety and performance standards, with traceability back to top-level system requirements, as necessaryInvestigate and resolve bugs found during hand on testing (at HDL level and system level)REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field5+ years of experience in FPGA/HDL hardware design
Experience with Xilinx SoC is highly preferredFamiliarity with design software like Vivado (preferred), ModelSim, or QuartusProficient in VHDL and/or VerilogAbility to work in a fast-paced, challenging environmentExcellent problem-solving and organizational skillsStrong communication and teamwork skillsExperience in SoC hardware bring-up, preferably on ARM-based systemsMust have an active U.S
Top Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSWorking knowledge of designing for safety-critical functionsFPGA interfaces and high speed bussesExperience with systems on a Chip (SoC)Low-level firmware (C/C++) development for bring-up and testUS Salary Range$140,000—$200,000 USDThe 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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
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.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more
Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k)
(US roles only)The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology
All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process
If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .
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 IS AIS?Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers
We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set
We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.WHAT YOU’LL DORapidly develop, test, and implement FPGA designs using Xilinx SoC/FPGAIntegrate third-party vendors IP, as necessaryPerform digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, simulation (synthesis, timing), and verificationParticipate in entire design life cycle: from requirements and concept, through design and hand on testing/board bring up.Implement a variety of signal types such as high speed comms (ethernet, serial), signal processing (analog, digital)Ensure designs meet all relevant safety and performance standards, with traceability back to top-level system requirements, as necessaryInvestigate and resolve bugs found during hand on testing (at HDL level and system level)REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field5+ years of experience in FPGA/HDL hardware design
Experience with Xilinx SoC is highly preferredFamiliarity with design software like Vivado (preferred), ModelSim, or QuartusProficient in VHDL and/or VerilogAbility to work in a fast-paced, challenging environmentExcellent problem-solving and organizational skillsStrong communication and teamwork skillsExperience in SoC hardware bring-up, preferably on ARM-based systemsMust have an active U.S
Top Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSWorking knowledge of designing for safety-critical functionsFPGA interfaces and high speed bussesExperience with systems on a Chip (SoC)Low-level firmware (C/C++) development for bring-up and testUS Salary Range$140,000—$200,000 USDThe 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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
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.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more
Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k)
(US roles only)The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology
All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process
If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .
