Connectivity Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

19h

About The Position

As a Connectivity Engineer, you will work within the Deployment Operations organization and across the aisle with other engineering and operations groups to design and maintain connectivity solutions for Anduril’s deployed suite of products.Underlying all deployments - whether it be aircraft or ground systems, Anduril products or those integrated, combat zones or close to home - is a diverse array of networking infrastructure connecting assets to one another and their operators. Data link topologies traverse infinite permutations of medium including fiber, MANET, military SATCOM, commercial LEO satellite internet, microwave backhaul, and commercial and private 3G/4G/5G cell networks. The Connectivity team is responsible for performing technical due diligence with customers (both internal and external) to ensure that the correct network architecture is selected for a given mission, assisting with sourcing of the appropriate hardware and subsequent implementation, and supporting the sustainment of production data links using their subject matter expertise.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in RF or network engineering with understanding of Layer 3 network design
Experience with externally-facing technical communication
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution
Naturally inquisitive, able to independently research and learn new technical components or concepts
Experience generating link budgets
Familiarity with DoD-managed network enclaves (NIPR, SIPR, etc.)
Experience with mesh networking and/or MANETs
Familiarity with NSA Type 1 encryption or FIPS compliance
Experience in InfoSec or computer security

Responsibilities

Work with Anduril’s customers and their networking engineers to architect connectivity solutions
Calculate RF link budgets, assess risk of lost links and commensurate fallback solutions, and present such findings to operations and engineering teams
Design and maintain complex network laydowns for ground-based air defense systems, force protection sensor suites, UAVs, and space systems
Source, evaluate, and maintain networking equipment and services
Oversee network implementation and execution during demonstration events and production site bring-ups

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.