Staff Systems Engineer, C2 Networking, Edge Compute and Communications

Overview As a Systems Engineer at Anduril, you contribute to autonomous UAS platforms and their integrated C2 networks. You will balance software and hardware considerations across the product lifecycle, shaping reliable, scalable aerospace systems. You work with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, validate designs, and drive robust, edge-enabled autonomy. This role offers the chance to impact advanced defense tech, AI, and autonomous mission capability from lab to field. Compensation / Benefitsequity grantscomprehensive benefits packagehealth and recovery supporton-site work at Costa Mesa headquartersdomestic travel up to 50% Responsibilities Enable UAS C2 capabilities through resilient network design Derive system, subsystem, and component requirements Design, develop, and maintain components meeting performance needs Test and debug to ensure reliability, scalability, and resilience in distributed software Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers for seamless integration Define and document software engineering processes in line with quality and regulatory standards Key requirements 12+ years experience as a network engineer Expert IGMP and PIM multicast knowledge Expert OSPF and BGP knowledge End-to-end testing experience for unicast and multicast data flows Quality of Service and CBWFQ experience Advanced Linux operating system knowledge Hands-on experience with LOS and BLOS communications systems Python or Matlab scripting proficiency Excellent verbal and written communicationU.S. Secret security clearance Domestic travel up to 50% and onsite work at Costa Mesa, CAcollaborative cultureclear communicationteam-oriented approachmulticast protocols (IGMP, PIM)unicast protocols (OSPF, BGP)Linux-based systems