Lead UAV Technical Operations Engineer – Field Deployments

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Income protection through life and disability insurance

Generous PTO and mental health resources

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer for their Anvil product. This role involves bridging product engineering with deployed operations and requires strong problem-solving skills in challenging environments. Candidates should have a solid understanding of flight operations and be willing to travel extensively, including to hazardous locations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including top-tier healthcare and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in problem solving in unstructured environments.
• Understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, including to hazard zones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the product.
• Advise internal and customer teams on operational employment.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Problem solving in unstructured environments

Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting

Flight operations understanding

Teamwork and independent work

Communication skills

Education

Degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer for their Anvil product. This role involves bridging product engineering with deployed operations and requires strong problem-solving skills in challenging environments. Candidates should have a solid understanding of flight operations and be willing to travel extensively, including to hazardous locations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including top-tier healthcare and retirement savings plans.