Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of our enterprise wireless infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF site surveys using Ekahau survey tools to assess coverage, capacity, and interference, and produce detailed heat maps and design documentation.
• Architect and deploy enterprise wireless networks using Aruba and Mist platforms, including access point placement, controller configuration, and SSID design.
• Design and optimize RF environments for high-density deployments, ensuring appropriate channel planning, power settings, and band steering policies.
• Own wireless network performance: establish baselines, monitor KPIs, troubleshoot degraded performance, and drive root cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Manage the full lifecycle of wireless infrastructure including firmware upgrades, certificate management, and hardware refreshes.
• Define and enforce wireless security standards including 802.1X authentication, EAP methods, RADIUS integration, and rogue AP detection.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including as-built diagrams, standard operating procedures, and runbooks.
• Mentor junior network engineers and serve as an escalation point for complex wireless issues.
• Evaluate emerging wireless technologies and contribute to the long-term network roadmap.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking with a focused specialty in wireless infrastructure.
• Deep hands-on experience with Aruba wireless platforms (Aruba Central, AOS-CX, ArubaOS) and Juniper Mist (Mist AI cloud dashboard, Marvis virtual assistant).
• Proficiency with Ekahau site survey and design tools (Ekahau Site Survey / Ekahau AI Pro).
• Strong RF design fundamentals: 802.11 standards, antenna theory, channel planning, path loss modeling, and interference mitigation.
• Experience with 802.1X/EAP, RADIUS - certificate-based authentication.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals: VLANs, switching, routing, QoS, DHCP, and DNS as they relate to wireless deployments.
• Experience supporting high-density environments such as conference centers, warehouses, or large open-plan offices.
• Ability to read and produce RF heat maps, floor plans, and network diagrams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications: Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX), Mist AI Wireless (JNCIS-MistAI or equivalent), CWNE, or similar.
• Familiarity with Ekahau Connect and collaborative survey workflows.
• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) for configuration management.
• Exposure to IoT and OT network segmentation in wireless environments.
• Experience in multi-site or global enterprise environments.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, and equity grants.