Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer to support factory systems and operational technology (OT) infrastructure. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining network systems in manufacturing environments, working closely with various teams to ensure reliable and secure factory networks, with a focus on hands-on hardware installation, site surveys, and inventory management.

Location: Costa Mesa

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed site walks and site surveys to assess network needs, validate capacity, and plan installations in manufacturing spaces
• Design and implement secure, segmented network architectures for factory and OT systems based on ISA-95 and Purdue Model principles
• Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and industrial networking devices
• Support manufacturing buildouts including new production lines, machine onboarding, and integration of control systems
• Conduct hands-on cabling validation, equipment racking, hardware placement, and physical layer troubleshooting
• Manage network equipment inventory across facilities including tracking, forecasting, and ordering hardware
• Handle procurement activities for networking components and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate documentation for network topology, cabling, VLAN and IP assignments, and inter-zone communication flows
• Implement and manage network security controls including segmentation, ACLs, firewalls, and intrusion detection or prevention
• Monitor network performance and perform proactive maintenance to ensure stability and security.

Requirements

• Strong networking expertise with practical field experience in industrial, air gapped, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with designing and supporting secure, segmented networks based on ISA-95 and Purdue Model standards
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and industrial networking devices
• Ability to perform site surveys, hardware installation, and physical layer troubleshooting
• Experience with inventory management, procurement, and vendor coordination in a technical environment