Senior FPGA Engineer - Simulink (Remote)

Job Title

Senior FPGA Engineer - Simulink (Remote)

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and sustain FPGA firmware derived from MATLAB/Simulink algorithms for communications and networking systems. Work within a cross-functional embedded systems team (RF, DSP, firmware, software, test) to deliver production-grade embedded processing solutions on low-cost FPGAs, SoCs, and SoMs.

Drive firmware architecture, development workflows, simulation, verification, integration, and system-level testing to ensure reliable fielded products.

Experience Level

Senior - typically 6+ years of relevant FPGA design and firmware development experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include translating algorithms into FPGA implementations, maintaining firmware development lifecycles, and supporting system integration and test.

• Collaborate with RF, DSP, firmware, software, and test teams to deliver embedded processing solutions for communications and networking.
• Implement and optimize FPGA firmware from MATLAB/Simulink algorithms through architecture, HDL design, simulation, verification, and system testing.
• Establish and improve HDL/firmware workflows, coding standards, and verification best practices.
• Develop microprocessor interface control documents (ICDs) and message/data handling schemes between FPGA and host processors.
• Integrate, test, debug, and support FPGA-based boards and systems, including PCBA-level diagnostics.
• Support sustainment activities and production readiness for embedded firmware.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and background for day-one success.

• 6+ years designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA systems using VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience using code generators or toolchains to translate MATLAB/Simulink algorithms into FPGA implementations.
• Proficient in C and C++ for embedded firmware and host integration.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with common MCU/CPU/FPGA devices and standard interfaces (Ethernet, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB).
• Familiarity with flight software architectures and embedded systems development processes.
• Proficiency using basic electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) and testing PCBAs.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional hardware and embedded systems teams to bring firmware/software from concept to production.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Nice-to-have skills that improve effectiveness in the role.

• Experience with wireless communications systems and complex communications board designs.
• Expertise in computer networking.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted code tools (e.g., CoPilot, Claude, Code-GPT).
• Experience implementing enhanced security measures for firmware and systems.
• Experience with high-reliability or aerospace designs and redundant aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-311A and MIL-STD standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Anduril

Headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Anduril is a defense technology company that builds autonomous systems, AI, sensor-fusion, and computer-vision-enabled platforms for U.S. and allied military and intelligence customers, powered by its Lattice OS to accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.