Forward Deployed Engineer, Air Defense (FDE)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $113,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted: today

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Forward Deployed Engineer, Air Defense (FDE)

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As a Forward Deployed Engineer on Anduril’s Air Defense team, you will support military projects by executing technical operations, conducting field maintenance, and providing customer training to ensure high system availability. This role requires extensive travel to remote regions for up to two months at a time, with responsibilities including network setup, fiber and RF system management, and hardware installation. Preferred qualifications include Network+ and Linux+, experience with fiber and RF systems, and the ability to handle heavy equipment. The position demands strong technical skills in networking, Linux administration, and physical infrastructure deployment, alongside a Top Secret/Secret clearance and the capability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Skills

Linux Network+ Fiber RF systems PtP PtMP mesh antenna concepts spectrum analysis NEMA connectors RJ45 connectors

What you'll do

Support military air defense projects by executing technical operations.
Conduct field maintenance and provide customer training for air defense systems.
Ensure high availability and performance of deployed air defense systems.
Travel to remote regions for up to two months at a time annually.
Lift heavy equipment, up to 70 lbs, during deployments and installations.
Troubleshoot fiber and RF systems, including PtP, PtMP, and mesh networks.

What we're looking for

Ability to travel internationally for up to 80% of the year.
Hold Top Secret/Secret clearance.
Experience with fiber and RF systems, including PtP, PtMP, mesh configurations.
Knowledge of basic antenna concepts and spectrum analysis techniques.
Skill in terminating power cables using NEMA or RJ45 connectors.
Capable of performing field maintenance and providing customer training.
Ability to lift heavy equipment (50-70 lbs).

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