Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Network Engineer to join the Anduril Industries Network Team with a focus on factory systems and operational technology (OT) infrastructure. In this role, you will design, deploy, and maintain the network systems that support Anduril’s manufacturing environments. You will work directly within production spaces and partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Security, and IT teams to ensure that all factory networks are reliable, secure, and aligned with ISA-95 and Purdue Model standards. This role is highly hands-on. You will regularly conduct site walks, site surveys, and hardware installation at Anduril facilities. You will also participate in inventory management, procurement planning, and coordination of hardware for factory deployments. The ideal candidate combines strong networking expertise with practical field experience in industrial, air gapped, or manufacturing environments.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of Enterprise or OT network engineering experience with the ability to lead deployments with minimal guidance
Hands-on experience performing site surveys, field installations, and factory or industrial network buildouts
Familiarity with ISA-95 and Purdue Model segmentation for operational technology environments
Proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms including Panorama and NGFW
Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, wireless systems, and firewall policy management
Understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Ethernet IP, and PROFINET with awareness of how to secure them
Experience with datacenter or private cloud networking such as EVPN VXLAN
Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in production or construction environments as needed
Ability to travel to remote sites for installation and support
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial networking platforms such as Rockwell Stratix, Hirschmann, or Moxa
Experience in environments that blend IT and OT security practices
Familiarity with Arista or Aruba hardware
Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
Experience with Python, Nornir, Jinja, Ansible, or Terraform for automation
Background supporting rapid-growth factory or manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Perform detailed site walks and site surveys to assess network needs, validate capacity, and plan installations in manufacturing spaces
Design and implement secure, segmented network architectures for factory and OT systems based on ISA-95 and Purdue Model principles
Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and industrial networking devices
Support manufacturing buildouts including new production lines, machine onboarding, and integration of control systems
Conduct hands-on cabling validation, equipment racking, hardware placement, and physical layer troubleshooting
Manage network equipment inventory across facilities including tracking, forecasting, and ordering hardware
Handle procurement activities for networking components and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
Maintain accurate documentation for network topology, cabling, VLAN and IP assignments, and inter-zone communication flows
Implement and manage network security controls including segmentation, ACLs, firewalls, and intrusion detection or prevention
Monitor network performance and perform proactive maintenance to ensure stability of production and automation systems
Provide on-call support and escalation assistance for production and OT network incidents
Travel to remote facilities for surveys, installations, and infrastructure upgrades

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.