Summary
Michael Detwiler is a firmware engineer with eight years of hands-on experience building embedded systems and low-level software across defense, power electronics, and startup environments. Currently at Anduril Industries, he has moved through roles that blend firmware and software engineering, demonstrating rapid progression and adaptability in mission-critical projects. His background includes senior firmware work at Custom Power and brief leadership stints at Safire Technology Group, reflecting both depth in embedded design and the ability to step into higher-responsibility roles quickly. Michael pairs formal training in computer engineering and computer science from USC and UMGC with practical experience shipping hardware-integrated products. Based in Menifee, CA, he brings a practical, delivery-focused mindset shaped by diverse early roles from logistics to on-demand delivery that honed operational rigor. Colleagues would note his knack for translating system requirements into reliable, field-ready firmware under tight timelines.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Computer Science at University of Southern California
Computer Science, Computer Science at University of Maryland Global Campus
Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering at Anne Arundel Community College