Tactical Network & Mission Systems Engineer, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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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 · Tactical Network & Mission Systems Engineer, Maritime

Join Anduril's Multinational Digital Infrastructure team as a Tactical Network & Mission Systems Engineer and help build the unified network architecture for autonomous maritime platforms. This hands-on role involves designing, implementing, and validating network infrastructure that connects undersea vehicles, surface vessels, aerial systems, and seabed sensors across acoustic, RF, satellite, and classified cloud networks. You will work closely with principal architects and platform engineering teams to write code, stand up infrastructure, debug in real environments, and ensure seamless integration of diverse communication technologies. Required skills include 6-10 years of network engineering experience, expertise in software-defined networking, and a deep understanding of military or defense networking protocols. Ideal candidates have experience with undersea communications, maritime tactical networks, mesh networking, and cloud-native networking practices, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical trade-offs effectively.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement network infrastructure for maritime autonomous systems.
  • Build cross-domain transport solutions integrating acoustic modems, RF, satellite backhaul, and classified networks.
  • Develop networking solutions for contested environments with mesh networking and priority-based traffic management.
  • Implement multinational network architecture ensuring secure data flow between US, UK, and Australia.
  • Support operational exercises by delivering network infrastructure that proves integrated capability at sea.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions through prototyping, performance testing, and data-driven input.

What we're looking for

  • 6-10 years of experience in network engineering or tactical network engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with software-defined networking and distributed communications systems.
  • Strong understanding of the full network stack, including physical layer and transport protocols.
  • Experience building networking solutions for autonomous or mission-critical systems in unreliable environments.
  • Knowledge of military defense networking technologies such as HAIPE/Type 1 crypto and coalition networking.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams and communicate technical tradeoffs effectively.
  • US citizenship with active Secret clearance, TS preferred.

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