Principal Digital Hardware Engineer, PCB & FPGA design
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
WHAT YOU’LL DO Technical lead for electrical engineering team,
creating embedded compute solutions for vehicle management, DSP,
and networking. Own the full PCB development cycle of host boards
for FPGAs / SoCs / SoMs (Developing requirements, schematic
capture, board layout, bring-up, test, and integration). Develop
and improve workflows throughout the FPGA / HDL design cycle
(Architecture, functional block definition, simulation, system
testing, HDL library standardization). Collaborate with internal
stakeholders to develop a strategy for developing and rolling out
your compute solutions across Anduril in a scalable manner. Create,
maintain and communicate product development schedules with
sufficient detail to ensure that all assigned personnel are aware
of their tasks and deadlines. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 15 years of
experience designing, testing and troubleshooting complex board
designs in military, automotive or similar hardware. Experience
with leading an Electrical Engineering team focused on Digital
Design 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 Eligible to
obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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
US Salary Range $220,000 - $292,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive
medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK &
AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you
and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution
toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and
disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly
competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver
& Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with
a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning &
Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF,
preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with
resources to support you and your partner from planning to
parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health
resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional
work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also
available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for
professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter
benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available
depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth)
options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS
Roles: Superannuation plan. 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.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to
maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the
security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated
phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate
Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews
or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or
sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you
navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following
critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never
solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as
banking information, credit card numbers, or social security
numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate
recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify
communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from
one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com
address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency
for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their
agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the
agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any
communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors,
or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the
sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal
information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:
Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach
claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to
contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in
protecting your personal information and upholding the security and
trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view
Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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