Field Operations Engineer, Air Defense Systems

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Daily Meals and Provisions

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Technical Operations member to bridge product engineering and deployed operations. This role involves ensuring mission success in remote environments using advanced technology. Ideal candidates should have extensive technical experience, a background in UAV operations, and a capability for problem-solving in unstructured environments. Competitive salary range of $112,000 — $168,000 USD, with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on technical experience is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of flight operations and aircraft systems.
• Eligible for Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Bridge product engineering and deployed operations.
• Support forward-deployed operations in austere environments.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and test events.

Skills

Field operations experience

UAV operation experience

Problem-solving in unstructured situations

Data-driven root cause analysis

Training capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Python programming

MATLAB

Job description

A defense technology company is seeking a Technical Operations member to bridge product engineering and deployed operations. This role involves ensuring mission success in remote environments using advanced technology. Ideal candidates should have extensive technical experience, a background in UAV operations, and a capability for problem-solving in unstructured environments. Competitive salary range of $112,000 — $168,000 USD, with comprehensive benefits included.