Technical Support Engineer

Anduril Industries; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense technology company is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer based in Staines-upon-Thames, UK. The role involves leading ground operations for unmanned aircraft systems, specifically quadcopters. Candidates should possess strong technical and mechanical skills, a background in UAV operations, and be willing to travel extensively for deployments. Competitive healthcare benefits and professional development support are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive Healthcare Benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Commuter & relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in mechanical and technical tasks.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Substantial hands‑on technical experience.
• Experience in collaborating with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground operations for Group 1 UAS.
• Pilot aircraft and conduct mission planning.
• Collaborate with teams for operational events.
• Demonstrate flexibility for shifting priorities.

Skills

Mechanical and technical proficiency

Understanding of basic computer networking

Organizational and communication abilities

Experience in UAV operations

Data-driven root cause analysis

Training abilities

Education

Technical or associate degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Technical or associate degree in Quadcopter UAS

Job description

Technical Operations Engineer – Anduril Industries

As a Technical Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for mastering, maintaining, and operating a comprehensive suite of unmanned aircraft systems globally, mostly quadcopters.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Competitive Healthcare Benefits.

Salary range based on a wide range of factors.

Anduril provides full medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; mental health resources; professional development reimbursement; and commuter & relocation assistance, where applicable.

Details of benefits and compensation are available during the hiring process.