Network Architect, Mission Command Engineering

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

Anduril will spearhead the Army NGC2 modernization project, serving as the technical lead for a comprehensive modernization effort. A pivotal element of this initiative is the design of a tactical networking architecture that will seamlessly connect an entire infantry division — spanning dismounted infantry, vehicles, and division command. By defining a robust network architecture and an advanced technology stack tailored to the mission's unique requirements, this project will also serve as a blueprint for future modernization efforts across the Army.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Define the network architecture that will achieve the goals of the program - creating the concrete technical artifacts that create clarity in the network architecture and technologies
• Work directly with stakeholders and owners in the Army to understand their requirements, constraints, risks, unknowns, and build the requisite relationships with technical and programmatic staff to drive success
• Drive relationships with partners and vendors that we are bringing to the network solution
• Work with the gov’t and participate in exercises testing and evaluating the deployed network, designing improvements, and iterating towards successful outcomes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep technical knowledge of ~L2-L4 networking across protocols, tooling, vendor offerings
• Direct experience architecting complex SDNs with mixed wired and wireless physical transports and evaluating their operation and performance
• Ability to engage directly with customers at a technical and business level to drive successful outcomes
• Understanding of multi-enclave security networks used by US DOD (e.g., SIPR, JWICS)
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with Army tactical networks (or similar from other US military services)
• Knowledge of Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
• Understanding of networking over different modalities, e.g., P2P LOS, cellular systems, SATCOM

 

US Salary Range$168,000—$252,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means br