Technical Security Application Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a hands‑on Technical Security Application Engineer to install, configure, and maintain physical access control and video surveillance systems, with emphasis in Southern California. You’ll troubleshoot hardware, read wiring diagrams, and work with vendors on security deployments.

The role focuses on system reliability, small‑to‑medium projects, and coordination with internal teams to keep security infrastructure secure and up to date.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting physical access control and/or video surveillance systems.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, floor plans, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with low‑voltage cabling standards and best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder update skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot access control hardware and video surveillance hardware across sites.
• Perform application‑level configuration of access control and video management systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, and network issues; escalate as needed.
• Support deployment, commissioning, and upgrades of security systems across sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and integrators on service calls and upgrades.
• Assist in managing small‑to‑medium security projects, including scheduling and reporting status.
• Maintain inventory and spare parts; ensure system uptime.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams on IP addressing and VLAN configuration.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Reading wiring diagrams

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive problem solving

Low-voltage cabling knowledge

Tools

Genetec Security Center

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

The Technical Security (TechSec) team within Anduril's Corporate Security Program is dedicated to protecting our people, physical assets, and proprietary innovations. We design, procure, and deploy robust technical security infrastructure and systems across our global footprint. Our mission is to create a secure built environment that enables Anduril's transformative work in defense technology. We focus on anticipating and addressing technical security challenges, ensuring Anduril's continued growth and innovation in a complex global landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Technical Security Application Engineer role is a hands‑on technical role responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of physical access control systems (PACS) and video surveillance systems (VMS) across Anduril's sites, with a particular focus on Southern California. This is a specialist role focused on system hardware, and day‑to‑day technical problem solving. In addition to hands‑on system work, you'll support small‑to‑medium technical security projects, coordinate with vendors and integrators, and communicate progress and issues to stakeholders. You'll work closely with senior team members on larger deployments while owning the reliability and performance of the systems in your area of responsibility. A working knowledge of IP networking is essential, as these systems are network‑dependent.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot access control hardware (readers, controllers, door hardware, panels, credentials) and video surveillance hardware (cameras, intercoms, emergency intercoms).
• Perform application‑level configuration and administration of access control and video management systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, and network‑related issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Support the deployment, commissioning, and upgrade of technical security systems across sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and integrators on service calls, warranty issues, and system upgrades.
• Assist in managing small‑to‑medium technical security projects, including scheduling, tracking tasks, and reporting status to Technical Security Application Engineers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and health checks to ensure system uptime and reliability.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components supporting security systems (IP addressing, VLANs, switches, PoE, basic firewall/port configuration- in collaboration with Network Engineering teams).
• Maintain accurate device inventory and hardware/spares stock for supported sites.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, system issues, and resolutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting physical access control and/or video surveillance systems.
• Experience with Genetec Security Center.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, cabling, and low‑voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, floor plans, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to update stakeholders on technical work and project status.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive problem‑solving mindset.
• Familiarity with low‑voltage cabling standards and structured cabling best practices.
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in technical security systems, with a strong focus on access control, and intrusion detection.
• Certification in Genetec Omnicast and/or Synergis.
• Experience supporting technical security systems across multiple or global sites.
• Strong project management skills and extensive experience with large‑scale technical security system implementations and upgrades.
• Existing active SECRET clearance.

US Salary Range

$124,000 - $164,000 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 .

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