Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Job description

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 ROLE We are looking for a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of our enterprise wireless infrastructure. This role owns the full lifecycle of our Wi-Fi environment from RF survey and network design through implementation, performance tuning, and incident response. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all things wireless, collaborating closely with network, security, and facilities teams to deliver reliable, high-performance connectivity across our sites. WHAT YOU'LL DO • 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