Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology
Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, CA · $120k–$170k a year · Posted October 19, 2026
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November 2026
- #3Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast69 / 100 · of 39
- #5Best all-round cities for new graduates66 / 100 · of 100
- #6Best all-round cities for remote workers in the West Coast73 / 100 · of 39
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- #13Best cities for junior jobs in California31% · of 54
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $145,000 a year. Across 68 open network engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $98,500 to $150,000 and the median is $124,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 16% above the median.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among network and computer systems administrators, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for network and computer systems administrators: 34% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
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