Site Reliability Engineer - Deployed, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Connected Warfare SRE - System Deployment Engineer to enable network expansion and troubleshoot system issues. Candidates should possess a STEM degree, active US TS security clearance, and a minimum of 4 years of operations and engineering experience. The role requires familiarity with programming languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or C++. The salary range offered is competitive, with significant benefits including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of operations and engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel 40%-50%.
• Experience in technical challenges of deploying autonomous weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Enable network expansion through installation of hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot complex installation issues.
• Work with site reliability engineers for tooling support.

Skills

Active US TS security clearance with SCI eligibility

Ability to understand, debug, and modify software

Experience delivering and maintaining systems on security-hardened networks

Education

STEM degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Go

Python

Rust

C++

Job description

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.

About The Team

A Connected Warfare SRE - System Deployment deploys and maintains Anduril’s hardware and software to deliver mission critical capabilities to our customers. System Deployment Engineers work in complex environments with shared environmental responsibility with our customers. They navigate the ambiguous landscape with efficiency to deliver the right customer outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Enable network expansion through installation of both hardware and software in support of Anduril customer missions
• Troubleshoot complex installation issues, driving short term resolution and identifying long term solutions
• Be familiar with Anduril system capabilities as a data and applications platform and be able to educate customers
• Participate in customer demonstrations and exercises
• Work with site reliability engineers to provide and refine requirements for tooling and systems to support customer outcomes
• Work with mission software engineers to ensure supportability of custom system integrations
• Identify and document opportunities for system improvements

Required Qualifications

• Active US TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
• STEM degree or equivalent technical experience
• Experience delivering and maintaining systems that run on air‑gapped and security‑hardened networks
• Ability to understand, debug, and modify software written languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or C++
• Willingness to travel 40%-50%
• Minimum 4 years of operations and engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort with operating independently in isolated, austere, and dynamic environments while being the sole representative of Anduril
• Experience in the technical, programmatic, and operational challenges of developing and deploying autonomous weapon systems across network enclaves
• Extensive hands‑on field operations and systems administration experience
• Administration experience in networking, storage, and operating systems
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in ambiguous environments to enable customer mission success
• Experience working with cross‑functional engineering teams and external customers
• Experience performing data‑driven root cause analysis on complex systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a DoD 8570 IAT Level 2+ certification
• Technical expertise and demonstrated performance in one or more of the following areas: networking, cloud technologies, hardware design, and/or cybersecurity

US Salary Range

$143,000—$191,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

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:

• 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.

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