Mission Operations Engineer

Anduril Industries; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 37,208 - 55,812; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Kuwait seeks a Mission Operations Specialist to lead deployment, training, and day-to-day operational success of our Connected Warfare products. You’ll be on the ground up to 50% of the time, configuring tactical mesh networks, integrating sensors, and ensuring our C2 software performs flawlessly in the field.

Based in UAE or willing to relocate, you will travel to Kuwait, collaborate with Kuwaiti defense customers, and work with UAE engineering and logistics teams to meet

Qualifications

• Experience in field operations or defense tech deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and IP/RF networks in the field.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Based in UAE or willing to relocate with travel to Kuwait.
• Ability to obtain local security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of Connected Warfare hardware, software, and sensor networks.
• Train operators and users in Kuwait.
• Bridge feedback to engineering teams.
• Build relationships with Kuwaiti officials to ensure adoption.
• Coordinate with UAE-based teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Field operations

Technical deployment

IP networking

RF communications

English proficiency

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

C2 systems

Edge computing devices

Tactical networks

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an ambitious hands‑on Mission Operations Specialist to lead the deployment user training and day-to-day operational success of our Connected Warfare products in Kuwait. Based out of our UAE office you will be the primary technical and operational bridge to our Kuwaiti defense and national security customers. This is not a desk job. You will be on the ground in Kuwait up to 50 of the time working directly with end-users setting up tactical mesh networks integrating sensors and ensuring our command and control C2 software performs flawlessly in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate Tactical Deployments Lead the physical deployment and configuration of our Connected Warfare hardware software and sensor networks in support of Kuwaiti customer missions
• Train the Operator Design and deliver hands‑on training to military security and tactical operators ensuring they are fully capable of utilizing our mesh networks and C2 systems
• Bridge the Gap to Engineering Work side‑by‑side with users in the field to understand their specific workflow challenges translating real‑world operational requirements back to our engineering teams in the UAE and globally
• Drive Local Account Success Build trust‑based relationships with mid‑level officers and technical stakeholders in Kuwait to ensure high system adoption and uncover future mission needs
• Cross‑Functional Execution Coordinate with UAE‑based logistics legal and engineering teams to ensure deployments in Kuwait are executed seamlessly and meet strict timelines

WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR

• Mission‑First Mindset You put the needs of the customer and the mission first You are motivated by the opportunity to radically evolve national and international defense capabilities
• Extreme Ownership We look for owners You will be entrusted with high levels of responsibility in Kuwait You must be comfortable stepping up solving vague technical problems and driving tasks to completion on the ground without constant supervision
• Technical & Tactical Aptitude We are first and foremost a deep‑tech company working with machine learning distributed networking and sensor fusion You must have a strong desire to understand how complex hardware software systems operate and be comfortable troubleshooting them in high‑pressure field environments
• Collaboration & Adaptability You thrive in unstructured environments and enjoy working as part of a flat low‑ego fast‑moving team that values teamwork over hierarchy

WHAT YOU LL DO

• Serve in a customer‑facing capacity working directly with Kuwaiti defense security entities to deploy Connected Warfare products
• Own the delivery of operational contracts including system setups performance monitoring and creating user engagement roadmaps
• Design and implement user feedback loops to gather triage and prioritize requirements and software bugs found during field use or training exercises
• Provide direct input to product development teams to drive features that enhance user workflows and operational efficiency
• Travel frequently between the UAE and Kuwait up to 50 travel to support active operations field testing and training events

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in field operations technical deployment defense technology tactical communications systems integration or technical customer success roles
• Strong technical aptitude with a proven ability to troubleshoot hardware software and basic IP networking RF communications in the field
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with tactical operators and technical teams
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Based in the UAE or willing to relocate with a passport visa status that allows for rapid seamless travel to Kuwait
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary local security clearances required for Kuwaiti military and government installations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic background in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical field
• Prior experience or familiarity with military operations C2 Command Control systems intelligence workflows or unmanned systems
• Experience configuring or troubleshooting tactical networks sensors or edge-computing devices
• Prior experience in field operations, technical deployment, defense technology, tactical communications, systems integration, or technical customer success roles.
• Strong technical aptitude with a proven ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic IP networking/RF communications in the field.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with tactical operators and technical teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Based in the UAE (or willing to relocate) with a passport/visa status that allows for rapid, seamless travel to Kuwait.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary local security clearances required for Kuwaiti military and government installations.
• Academic background in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience or familiarity with military operations, C2 (Command & Control) systems, intelligence workflows, or unmanned systems.
• Experience configuring or troubleshooting tactical networks, sensors, or edge-computing devices.