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FPGA Design and Verification Lead - Air Vehicles

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.

SUMMARY / ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril Industries is seeking a highly skilled and motivated FPGA Design and Verification Lead to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design and verification of projects on the Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms, leading a team of engineers, and establishing robust design processes.

• Lead FPGA design projects from requirements gathering through to verification and final deployment.
• Manage and/or mentor a team of FPGA designers and verification engineers.
• Establish a clear process for moving projects from early prototypes to finished products, meeting military aerospace standards.
• Develop and implement best practices and methodologies for FPGA design and verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Oversee the creation of design specifications and documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Setup and maintain an agile development environment, meeting both quick prototype and design assurance needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in design and verification processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years FPGA development experience including HDL code development, simulation, test bench development, synthesis, and timing closure
• Proven experience leading FPGA design and verification projects, ideally on Xilinx SOC/FPGA platforms.
• Strong understanding of VHDL/Verilog, SystemVerilog, and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM).
• Thrive in a fluid environment by creating and implementing processes that enable rapid prototyping and design assurance within strict timelines.
• Experience leading a team and establishing culture necessary to develop and deliver robust HDL
• Expert knowledge of Xilinx Vivado, along with experience with relevant tools such as Nix, JIRA, Git, etc.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with DO-254 or similar military/industry standards relevant to FPGA design and verification.
• Familiarity with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl).
• Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/software co-design, utilizing tools such as Xilinx Vitis

US Salary Range: $142,000 - $220,000 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.

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. 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.