Mission Operations Engineer — Intelligence Systems Lead

Anduril-1; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Reston, VA is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead deployment, system integration, and day-to-day operational success within AIS.

You will train military operators, translate workflow challenges back to engineering, and work cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and legal to ensure on-time delivery. A strong software/systems mindset, ability to travel up to 30%, and an active U.S. Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Customer mission-focused with ability to evolve national defense capabilities.
• Adaptable in unstructured environments; self-starter; work independently.
• Collaborative, low-ego in a flat, fast-moving team.
• Experience training operators of communications devices.
• Strong software and systems literacy; knowledge of IP networking, APIs, data integration.
• Excellent communication with military stakeholders.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system deployments: configuration, deployment, and integration.
• Design and deliver hands-on training to operators.
• Bridge operator feedback to engineering teams for improvements.
• Build trusted relationships with officers and end-users for adoption.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, and legal for delivery.

Skills

Mission-first

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Self-starter

Travel up to 30%

Education

CS degree

Systems Engineering degree

Information Technology degree

Job description

Anduril Industries in Reston, VA is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead deployment, system integration, and day-to-day operational success within AIS.

You will train military operators, translate workflow challenges back to engineering, and work cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and legal to ensure on-time delivery. A strong software/systems mindset, ability to travel up to 30%, and an active U.S. Secret clearance are required.