Mission Operations Engineer, EW

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Equity Grants

Job summary

Slope is seeking an experienced Mission Operations Lead in Costa Mesa, California, to oversee the execution of EW business line initiatives. You will collaborate directly with the Department of War to deploy integrated hardware-software products effectively.

The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams and be responsible for supporting project deliveries. A strong background in program management with exceptional communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a Program Manager or Project Lead.
• Experience in rapidly iterating test environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external program activities for EW capabilities.
• Manage cross-team projects and instill efficient workflows.
• Own deployment at test and demonstration events.

Skills

Program Management

Project Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Management

Technical Communications

Problem Solving

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced Mission Operations Lead with prior training and experience in a relevant engineering field, to plan, organize, direct, and lead internal and external program activities. The Mission Operations Lead will lead day-to-day execution of EW business line initiatives and tasks – working with the Operations Lead to manage Field Events, product deployments, demonstrations, as well as with the customer, and the Deployment team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve in a customer-facing capacity, working directly with the Department of War to develop and deploy Anduril integrated hardware-software products to meet customer and operational needs. Support the delivery of contract deliverables to include the developing and implementing of measures of performance and effectiveness, writing technical reports, and logistics plans.
• Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
• Own the deployment of Anduril’s EW capabilities at test and demonstration events. Work across our Test & Evaluation, Logistics, Growth, and Engineering teams to ensure that we are able to rapidly deliver real capability to users.
• Work cross-functionally and across business lines to plan, execute, and supervise EW field events such as internal and customer facing test events, demonstrations, and customer deliveries.
• Provide input to product and engineering teams to drive the development of product features and configurations that enhance or greatly improve the employment of Anduril EW products.
• Support end-users in understanding and using our capabilities through the development of training content, integration into unit training schedules, and delivery of training.
• Develop and contribute to a streamlined user feedback and engagement system, which include issue tracking, training sessions, refreshers, and focused preparation for large scale exercises and events.
• Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.
• Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
• Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from full-software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations at Anduril HQ to flight test events and demonstrations at test sites.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 6+ years experience as a Program Manager, Project Lead, Cross-Functional Team Leader.
• Experience in leading the planning and execution of events.
• Experience translating and decomposing technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
• Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software and hardware development teams.
• Experience in project management and product deployment roles.
• Operational experience with the development, employment, or integration of EW systems into operational plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and familiarity with software-defined radios
• Experience with Counter UAS systems
• Client management experience
• Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
• Prior military or government acquisition and/or government contracting experience
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Professional certifications such as PMP

Salary Range

$112,000 — $149,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.