Systems Engineer, C2 Networking, Edge Compute and Communications, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Equity grants

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a systems engineer specialized in networked UAS platforms. You will help design and manage the next generation of flight systems, focusing on simulation, rapid prototyping, and end-to-end electronic and radio integration.

The role emphasizes autonomous, resilient software-hardware integration, with requirements derivation, testing, and collaboration with hardware teams; travel up to 50% and onsite at our Costa Mesa headquarters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a network engineer.
• US Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Enable UAS C2 capabilities through resilient network design.
• Derive system/subsystem requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet functional and performance requirements in complex environments.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure reliability in distributed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers to ensure integration.
• Document software engineering processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Network engineering

Multicast protocols

Unicast protocols

Python scripting

Linux systems

Tools

Matlab

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 JOB

Our team develops unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. Anvil, Altius, Ghost, and other developmental UAS platforms are built to operate in remote environments with limited user input, driving requirements for reliability and autonomy. We have developed an autonomy stack that receives user intent, responds to detections processed at the edge, and coordinates flight patterns for groups of assets. We want systems engineers with experience in this field to help design and manage the next generation of Anduril’s flight vehicles. In order to succeed at Anduril, a systems engineer needs to be familiar with simulation and rapid prototyping development to drive complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades, in addition to supporting the engineering product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Enable UAS C2 capabilities through resilient network design
• Derive system/subsystem/component level requirements
• Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet functional and performance requirements in complex system environments
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability, scalability, and resilience of software applications, especially within a distributed systems context
• Work closely with hardware engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
• Collaborate with the team to define and document software engineering processes and practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, and a passion for systems development, integration, and testing
• 5+ years experience as a network engineer that highlights your ability to execute complex engineering level tasks as an individual and part of a team
• Expert level knowledge of multicast and supporting protocols IGMP & PIM
• Expert level knowledge of unicast and supporting protocols OSPF & BGP
• Experience with end to end testing of both unicast and multicast data flowsExperience with Quality of Service and CBWFQ
• Advanced knowledge of Linux based operating systems
• Hands on experience with networking design, test and operation of communications systems for Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)
• Proficiency in test script development using common languages (Python, Matlab etc)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50% as needed to support various efforts, and excitement to work onsite at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA the majority of the time!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with End to End RF Integration with, but not limited to, Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Hands on experience with tactical radios

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 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:

Benefits

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.