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Forward Deployed Engineer, Air Defense (FDE)

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
Hiring momentum
3233 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

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About this role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Anduril, you will support military air defense projects by deploying and maintaining advanced technology systems worldwide. Your role involves troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues, conducting field maintenance, and providing training and support to users. You will also collaborate with engineering teams to refine products based on field experiences and ensure operational success in various environments.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
  • Ability to climb towers to install, maintain, and repair sensor equipment and components including cameras, radars, and Pan Tilt Units (PTU).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair critical site infrastructure including generators, solar power systems, and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance on tower structure components including guy wires, anchors, lightning protection systems and other structural elements to ensure structural integrity and safety.
  • Ability to meet health and medical requirements in advance of deployments in accordance with DFARS 252.225-7040 , DoDI 3020.41, and/or any additional requirements outlined by region or supporting force, as applicable.
  • Ability to travel to remote regions of the world for up to two months at a time (up to 80% of the year).

Nice to have

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
  • Network+ and Linux+ or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Prior tower climbing experience with relevant certifications (Tower Climbing, OSHA 10/30).
  • Experience with Fiber and RF systems (PtP, PtMP, mesh), understanding basic antenna concepts & spectrum analysis.
  • Terminating power cables with NEMA connectors or RJ45 connectors.

What you get

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.

Worth weighing

  • Role is not eligible for remote/hybrid work; must be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
  • Job requires significant travel to remote locations, which may impact work-life balance.
  • Complexity of issues faced in the field may require high adaptability and problem-solving skills.
  • No specific salary details provided beyond a range; actual salary may vary based on various factors.

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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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