Autonomy UAV Field Operations Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a senioroperations-focused professional to bridge engineering and deployed operations for autonomy-enabled UAVs. You will stand up forward-deployed operations, support deployments in austere environments, and help shape product sustainment.

The role requires deep field experience and readiness for frequent travel. Responsibilities include supporting test events and customer demonstrations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring mission success

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on field operations, manufacturing, or test experience.
• Prior military or defense contractor experience as an operator or maintainer.
• Understanding flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Bridge product engineering and deployed operations for autonomy-enabled UAVs.
• Stand up forward-deployed operations and support deployment in austere environments.
• Participate in test events and customer demonstrations closer to home.

Skills

Field operations

Military/defense experience

Flight operations

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Python / MATLAB

IP Networking

Radar/communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

GNC / avionics tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a senioroperations-focused professional to bridge engineering and deployed operations for autonomy-enabled UAVs. You will stand up forward-deployed operations, support deployments in austere environments, and help shape product sustainment.

The role requires deep field experience and readiness for frequent travel. Responsibilities include supporting test events and customer demonstrations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring mission success