Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW
Anduril IndustriesRole Overview
Anduril Industries is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW. This is a full-time role in Costa Mesa, California. Part of Anduril Industries's Embedded hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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
Anduril's Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) team is seeking experienced embedded software engineers to build out the software ecosystem supporting a next-generation electromagnetic warfare platform. You'll develop correct, secure, high-reliability embedded software in Rust for controlling electromagnetic warfare assets, both on Linux (NixOS) and in bare-metal/RTOS environments using async frameworks like Embassy and RTIC. You will collaborate with Electrical, RF, and Programmable Logic (PL) engineers to build high-performance hardware/software interfaces, and work with the wider software organization to integrate electromagnetic warfare products with the Anduril Lattice system-of-systems suite. The role also includes building Linux-side CLI tools in Rust for calibration, deployment, and diagnostics, and applying state-of-the-art software construction techniques to rapidly deploy cutting-edge capabilities to our customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Participate in system design, part selection, and schematic reviews for product revisions and greenfield products
- Write and maintain device drivers for microcontroller peripherals and external ICs
- Implement bootloaders and over-the-air (OTA) update mechanisms
- Build deterministic, reproducible firmware builds and configuration management for deployment, guaranteeing software traceability
- Test software using unit, software-in-the-loop (SITL), hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), and system-level methodologies
- Use software debugging tools (probe-rs, OpenOCD, GDB/LLDB) and hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering)
- Collaborate with FPGA/PL engineers on register interfaces and hardware/software integration
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years professional experience in embedded software and/or firmware engineering
- Strong proficiency in Rust for embedded systems, including
no_stdandembedded-halecosystem - Comfortable working with microcontroller peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc.) and data bus types (AXI, USB, etc.)
- Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with embedded async Rust frameworks (Embassy, RTIC)
- Proficiency in C for reading and interfacing with vendor HALs and legacy codebases
- Experience with software-defined digital radio systems
- Experience with industry standards bodies or open-source communities
- Experience measuring and enhancing performance related to speed, size, power consumption, and cost
- Experience with Nix/NixOS
- Understanding of functional programming languages like Haskell
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW position at Anduril Industries?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Anduril Industries. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW position at Anduril Industries located?
This position is based in Costa Mesa, California. Anduril Industries has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW at Anduril Industries earn?
Anduril Industries has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW role at Anduril Industries posted?
This role was posted on May 1, 2026 (49 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Embedded Software Engineer, EW role at Anduril Industries require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Anduril Industries lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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