Field UAV Operations Engineer - Deploy & Sustain

Anduril Industries; 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 with caregiver and wellness leave

Relocation Assistance based on role eligibility

Income Protection including life and disability insurance

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer for the Bolt program. This role involves supporting military aviation projects and troubleshooting issues in unstructured environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong mechanical aptitude. The position is not eligible for remote work and requires a willingness to travel up to 80%. Candidates must also be eligible for U.S. security clearances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in problem solving with hardware, software, and networking.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot operational systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Support military aviation projects by executing flight operations and providing customer field support.
• Tackle hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Communicate field issue statuses to internal teams.

Skills

Problem solving in unstructured environments

Mechanical aptitude

Flight operations knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer for the Bolt program. This role involves supporting military aviation projects and troubleshooting issues in unstructured environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong mechanical aptitude. The position is not eligible for remote work and requires a willingness to travel up to 80%. Candidates must also be eligible for U.S. security clearances.