Connectivity Engineer

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$113,000.0 - $149,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

4G (Telecommunication) Data Link Complex Networks Cyber Security Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Networking Hardware Network Layer Mesh Networking Network Architecture Network Planning and Design Network Installation Services Network Administration
+4 more
NIPRNet Operational Databases Satcom Computer Networking Systems

Job description

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.

  • 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, To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

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

  • 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

Benefits & conditions

$113,000 - $149,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

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