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.
Anduril is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to join our team and partner closely with our product development and customer teams. In this role, you will support both pre-sales and post-sales efforts to seamlessly integrate 3rd-party technology into Anduril’s advanced product ecosystem, including our flagship Menace platform and Anduril Connect.
- Support the design, implementation, and documentation of systems that integrate cutting-edge hardware and software.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure robust, scalable integration of multiple systems into the final Anduril product offering.
- Provide expert pre-sales and post-sales technical support to the Sales team and customers.
- Ensure that products operate optimally from a systems perspective by working closely with customers to smoothly incorporate Anduril solutions into their networks.
- Provide detailed documentation and support to maintain the highest system integrity and performance.
- Work with various Anduril teams—including engineering, manufacturing, and product management—to ensure a seamless end-to-end customer experience.
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related discipline.
- A robust background in networking combined with experience in at least two of the following domains: cellular, wireless, storage, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure.
- Prior hands-on experience working with integrated systems in high-stakes, defense-related environments is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with routers and switches, particularly Cisco Catalyst and ISR product ranges.
- Proficiency with IPSec/SSL VPN configurations on platforms such as ASA, Classic IOS, IOS XE, and JunOS.
- Experience with VoIP solutions (CUCM / Call Manager Express) and virtualized applications (e.g., Cisco Catalyst 8000v, CSR1000v, ASAv, Palo Alto VM series, Virtual JunOS).
- Solid understanding of hypervisors (VMware, Citrix XenServer, KVM).
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
- Experience with WAN Acceleration technologies (Riverbed, Citrix, or similar) and Linux networking.
- Exposure to LTE/5G technologies, Windows Server environments, and hyperconverged infrastructures (e.g., VMware vSAN, Nutanix).
- Familiarity with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) such as VMWare Horizon View and Citrix XenDesktop is a plus.
- Additional advantage for candidates with vGPU experience and industry certifications like CCNP and VMware VCP.
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- 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.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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