Principal Electronics Engineer (FPGA & PCB Design / HDL) (Costa Mesa)

WHAT YOULL 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 Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 7 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 $170,000 $213,000 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. 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. 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). 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. 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