Technical Operations Engineer

Anduril Industries; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading unmanned aircraft systems provider in the UK seeks a Technical Operations Engineer to lead operations for Group 1 UAS. The candidate will oversee mission planning and work with cross-functional teams to ensure success in challenging environments. Responsibilities include piloting aircraft, conducting pre-flight briefings, and mastering Ground Control Station software. A technical degree is required, along with extensive hands-on technical experience. The salary range is £75,000 – £85,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Generous time off

Professional development reimbursement

Pension plan with employer match

Mental health resources

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to independently support complex technical systems in challenging environments.
• Substantial hands-on technical experience in field operations, manufacturing, or testing.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground operations for Group 1 UAS, overseeing planning and execution.
• Serve as Aircraft Operator, conducting mission planning and supporting testing.
• Deploy globally operating BOLT to ensure mission success.

Skills

Mechanical and technical tasks proficiency

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Strong computer proficiency

Training others on hardware products

Understanding of basic computer networking concepts

Organizational and communication abilities

Education

Technical or associate degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Technical or associate degree in aerospace/Quadcopter UAS

Job description

Joining the Technical Operations team, you will be at the sharp end of deploying and supporting Anduril's cutting‑edge unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Collaborating closely with the Mission Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in the early stages of product life cycles, including live demonstrations, training, and customer deployments. As a Technical Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for mastering, maintaining, and operating a comprehensive suite of unmanned aircraft systems globally, mostly quadcopters. A key part of your role will be leading cross‑functional teams in challenging environments, often with limited support, to ensure mission success.

What You'll Do

• Lead as Air Vehicle ground operations lead for Group 1 UAS, overseeing event planning and execution, assembling aircraft and sub‑systems, and mastering Ground Control Station software and BOLT concept of operations.
• Serve as Aircraft Operator/Instructor Operator, piloting aircraft through waypoint navigation and manual control, conducting mission planning, and supporting ground testing events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and lead successful operational and test events, conducting pre‑flight briefings and post‑flight debriefings.
• Deploy globally operating BOLT to ensure mission success.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the willingness to pivot to other functions as required by shifting organizational priorities or urgent mission needs.
• Principal DevOps Team Lead – Our mission is to improve the performance of athletes and teams, which we do by engineering the premier technology platform for sport. We’ve been at the forefront of sports technology and science since 2006 – we don’t just work in the sporting…
• Proficiency in mechanical and technical tasks with a strong grasp of tools and electronics.
• Understanding of basic computer networking concepts.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to independently master and support complex technical systems in challenging environments.
• Substantial hands‑on technical experience in field operations, manufacturing, or testing.
• Professional background in UAV operations, maintenance, or as a Crew Chief, with a comprehensive understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors.
• Proven problem‑solving skills at the intersection of hardware, software, and operations, with a focus on mission success.
• Experience in collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams and external customers.
• Ability to perform data‑driven root cause analysis on complex systems.
• Strong computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• Experience in training others on hardware products.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including up to one month deployments.
• Eligibility to obtain relevant aviation certifications and full medical clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.
• Open to learning and working on other Anduril platforms.
• Willing to travel to remote and austere environments.
• Technical or associate degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Technical or associate degree in aerospace/Quadcopter UAS or a related field.
• Prior military or international contracting experience.
• Familiarity with NixOS/Rust/Linux/Unix OS and command‑line tools.
• Hazard zone experience.
• Experience in explosive operations and/or handling munitions.

Competitive

Salary range: £75,000 – £85,000.

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, with resources to support you and your partner.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.