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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Business Logic, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, RS-485 Standard, Software Organization, PIC Microcontroller, Bare Metal, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9044035/firmware-engineer ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience developing software/firmware for embedded systems. * BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience. * Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors and developing firmware application logic in bare-metal or RTOS environments. * Strong C coding ability and familiarity with the language standard. * Solid understanding and application of software development best practices, software/hardware debugging approaches, and board bringup methodology. * Familiarity with common IC bus protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc. * Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. * Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance * MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience. * Experience with the implementation details of one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.) * Firmware/hardware debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. * Exhibit a growth mindset, and always be looking for opportunities to learn more about the technologies and tools you use. ## Description We are looking for a Firmware Engineer with experience developing low-level software/firmware for embedded systems products to join our team. In this role, you will develop and deliver features to the firmware layer which underpins the operations of all Tactical Recon & Strike products. * Develop robust, high-confidence software/firmware for microcontrollers, create reusable device drivers, and integrate system-level features. * Enable rapid development iteration by quickly debugging and troubleshooting hardware issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries. * Work cross-functionally with Electrical, Software, and Product Design teams to ensure program success, from prototype design through to customer deployment. * Collaborate with Test Engineering to streamline the high-yield production and manufacture of hardware products. * Support product field testing to quantify customer value and identify firmware feature opportunities with high program impact., 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. 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