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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Connectivity Engineer - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $149,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, NIPRNet, Operational Databases, Satcom, Computer Networking Systems - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9037812/connectivity-engineer ## About the Role * 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 ## 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. 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