Field Network Technician — UAV Ops & Autonomy Expert

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and holiday hiatus

Access to mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance where applicable

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa, California, seeks a Technical Operations member for autonomy-enabled UAVs. In this critical role, you'll bridge engineering and operations, ensure mission success in remote environments, and influence product development through operational insights. Ideal candidates should have extensive field experience and a Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering. The range for this position is $113,000 to $149,000, with generous benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on technical experience in the field.
• Prior military or defense contractor experience required.
• Ability to work in austere, remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between product engineering and deployed operations.
• Ensure successful combat employment of Anduril products.
• Support development of vehicle autonomy through testing.

Skills

Field operations experience

Problem-solving in unstructured situations

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven root cause analysis

Network Administration

Training peers or customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa, California, seeks a Technical Operations member for autonomy-enabled UAVs. In this critical role, you'll bridge engineering and operations, ensure mission success in remote environments, and influence product development through operational insights. Ideal candidates should have extensive field experience and a Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering. The range for this position is $113,000 to $149,000, with generous benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development.