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Allen Control Systems

Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup developing advanced technologies for targeting and neutralizing drones. They are seeking a highly skilled software engineer proficient in ...

Paladin Drones

QA Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$66K - $95K/yr

Role Summary We're looking for a Mid-Level QA Engineer to elevate quality standards across our ... Familiarity with drones, live video streaming, or hardware/software integration is a plus * Bonus:

Aptiv PLC

... software development methodologies, including Agile, CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices. * Working knowledge of perception, sensor processing, computer vision, and machine learning ...

Paladin Drones

QA Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$66K - $95K/yr

Role Summary We're looking for a Mid-Level QA Engineer to elevate quality standards across our ... Familiarity with drones, live video streaming, or hardware/software integration is a plus * Bonus:

Actalent

Software Engineer

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

Job Title: Software Engineer - Embedded Systems and Robotics This role focuses on designing ... Design, develop, and maintain full-stack embedded software for drones, ground control stations, and ...

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Senior Electrical Engineer, Drones

Costa Mesa, CA

Anduril Industries
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$115K - $150K/yr

Full-time

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the team! TRS focuses on rapid prototyping and iterative development to enable fast deployment of products in support of defense for the US and our allies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Design embedded control electronics from concept to production, including hardware selection, schematic & PCB design, board bring-up, system-level integration, and flight test.
  • Troubleshoot issues that span the electrical and software boundaries, with solid skills using both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and software debugging tools.
  • Work closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional products.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Lab-based prototyping / research and development experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems and products.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and integrating mixed signal circuits.
  • Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current-probes, and automation of tests.
  • Proficient with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation design tools.
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficiency with embedded software and firmware (C/Linux is a plus).
  • Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as git, Github, JIRA, etc.
  • Experience with developing for a safety-critical environment (human in the loop).
  • Experience working on products used in extreme environments (automotive, aerospace, defense, etc.).
  • Knowledge of software protocols for embedded development, including use of timers, interrupts, hardware peripherals such as SPI controllers and ADCs.

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As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril delivers cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the warfighter in months, not years.

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

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Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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