Senior Systems Engineer (Network Test), Intelligence Systems

Senior Systems Engineer (Network Test), Intelligence Systems

Santa Ana, California, United States

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

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers' most pressing national security requirements.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for network infrastructure and integrated systems.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation of network equipment, protocols, and architectures in lab and production environments.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and validate Cisco networking equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Utilize network analysis tools such as Wireshark to capture, analyze, and document network traffic for performance optimization and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to assess network performance requirements and validate system integration.
• Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle for network-enabled products from design through deployment.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network testing, validation, or network engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including routing, switching, and network security.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, etc.) and network architecture principles.
• Proven Linux/Unix system administration skills with command-line proficiency.
• Extensive experience using network diagnostic and analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, iperf, and similar utilities.
• Exceptional technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to create clear, detailed documentation including test procedures, configuration guides, and technical reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, agile development environments.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) or Cisco Certified Expert (CCE) certification (CCIE highly desired).
• Software development or scripting experience (Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience testing network systems in classified or DoD environments.
• Understanding of network security principles, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience with requirements management and test tracking tools (JIRA, Confluence, JAMA etc.)

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 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:

Benefits

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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