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Anduril Industries · 14 hours ago

Senior Tactical Network Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Tactical Network Engineer to lead the design and implementation of networking solutions for command and control of unmanned systems.

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Hiring Manager
Matthew Schuster
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, deploy, and troubleshoot networking solutions focused on Layer-1 (Physical), Layer-2 (Data), Layer-3 (Network), and Layer-4 (Transport) of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model
Design network lay-downs and configurations decomposed from complex design reference missions (DRMs) involving large scale unmanned systems and forward-deployed C2 systems
Build robust tooling for benchmarking and analyzing network traffic
Analyze test network infrastructure, develop recommendations, and implement improvements for network reliability and throughput for edge network
Build Link Budgets, Network Diagrams, Terrain Analysis reports, and Configuration files for Anduril subsystems and C2 network components
Analyze and optimize Radio Frequency (RF) configurations and network architecture to provide scalable solutions to our customers
Adapt standard Anduril product offerings to a specific customer use case. Provide input and guidance on implementation of ALTIUS to meet mission requirements
Generate new applications of our products for customers by collaborating with end users, vendors, and the internal product development team
Provide technical support for customers to create awareness of more advanced features of Anduril’s products to accomplish complex use cases
Travel to various test sites and ranges to conduct flight operations
Work with multiple internal organizations to plan test events and contribute to successful execution of those test events
Become subject matter expert (SME) on Anduril UAV products

Qualification

Networking protocolsTactical RF systemsIP data understandingSoftware-Defined NetworkingCloud compute conceptsNetwork modeling toolsCommunication integrationTroubleshooting skillsSoft skills

Required

Experience with networking protocols and technologies, including:
Ad-hoc mesh networking
Secure communication protocols - IPSec / MACSec
Software-Defined Networking / SD-WANs
Internet protocols - TCP/IP, DNS, etc
Routing protocols (small and large scale - e.g. mesh routing as well as internet-scale routing across autonomous systems)
Strong understanding of IP data including addressing schemes, IP switches/router interface, gateway functionality, TCP/UDP protocols and the best methods for transfer over data pipe
Expertise in tactical LOS and BLOS RF systems in multiple environments and between multiple platforms
SatCom
VHF + UHF
LPI/LPD and anti-jamming
MIMO
Antenna theory
In-depth understanding of Military and Public Safety tactical network infrastructure. Demonstrated familiarity with wideband networked military and commercial communication products and government contracting
Basic understanding of cloud compute concepts and mobile device management
Ability to seamlessly integrate communications products with other customer systems and maximize network performance. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical integration for when customers decide they want to integrate our products into various vehicles
Ability to understand complex communication and engineering concepts and explain them to customers in simple, understandable ways
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and fix network performance issues through monitoring and troubleshooting systems
Ability to work independently, demonstrated initiative, and ability to interact with a variety of engineering development teams, acquisition/procurement specialists and communications and/or networking product users
Proven ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments; must demonstrate an innate drive to be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system
Experience working in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking; ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution
Ability to travel 50%+, willingness to travel to remote regions of the world for up to one month at a time
Must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. Secret Security clearance

Preferred

Experience with existing middleware (e.g., DDS, ROS, MQTT)
Experience with network modeling and simulation tools and frameworks
Experience with electronic warfare (EW) technologies
Experience with unmanned aerial or surface systems

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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