Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Costa Mesa · Santa Ana · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 120,000-170,000 · Full-time · Remote · Posted Oct 19, 2026

At a glance

We are looking for a highly motivated Network Engineer to join the Anduril Industries Network Team with a focus on factory systems and operational technology (OT) infrastructure.
In this role, you will design, deploy, and maintain the network systems that support Anduril’s manufacturing environments.
You will work directly within production spaces and partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Security, and IT teams to ensure that all factory networks are reliable, secure, and aligned with ISA-95 and Purdue Model standards.

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 of production and automation systems

5 to 7 years of Enterprise or OT network engineering experience with the ability to lead deployments with minimal guidance
Hands-on experience performing site surveys, field installations, and factory or industrial network buildouts
Familiarity with ISA-95 and Purdue Model segmentation for operational technology environments
Proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms including Panorama and NGFW
Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, wireless systems, and firewall policy management
Understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Ethernet IP, and PROFINET with awareness of how to secure them
Experience with datacenter or private cloud networking such as EVPN VXLAN
Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in production or construction environments as needed
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Experience with industrial networking platforms such as Rockwell Stratix, Hirschmann, or Moxa
Experience in environments that blend IT and OT security practices
Familiarity with Arista or Aruba hardware
Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
Experience with Python, Nornir, Jinja, Ansible, or Terraform for automation
Background supporting rapid-growth factory or manufacturing operations

Travel to remote facilities for surveys, installations, and infrastructure upgrades is required.

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