Senior Mission Operations Engineer (Navy C2 & AI Fires)

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to play a key role in our United States Navy portfolio. You will translate operational requirements into technical solutions, embed with end users during exercises, and drive the strategy and roadmap for C2 and Integrated Fires capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, coordinate with DoW partners, and travel up to 50% to field environments and naval exercises, bringing proven program management and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent practical defense program management experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs in defense or national security.
• Strong understanding of shipboard C2 systems, Integrated Fires, or related warfighting functions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with business development, customer engagement, or requirements development with Department of War stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational concepts and doctrine into actionable technical requirements. Work with engineering teams to architect solutions that fit Navy workflows, tactics, and communication infrastructure.
• Manage program execution including timelines, budgets, milestones, and stakeholder communications. Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and maintain momentum through challenges.
• Develop training materials, operational playbooks, and user documentation tailored to Navy end-users. Enable rapid adoption and effective employment of Anduril capabilities.
• Embed with end-users underway during exercises, demonstrations, and operational experiments. Collect feedback directly from warfighters, troubleshoot technical issues in the field, and iterate rapidly based on real-world performance.
• Provide insights to the business development team and engage with Navy stakeholders, including PAEs, program offices, and operational units. Identify opportunities, shape requirements, and position Anduril capabilities to solve high-priority challenges.
• Coordinate across teams and business lines to ensure unified product development and shared capability delivery across the DoW. Identify commonalities, resolve conflicts, and maximize efficiency.

Skills

Shipboard C2 systems

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Business development

Operational translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to play a key role in our United States Navy portfolio. You will translate operational requirements into technical solutions, embed with end users during exercises, and drive the strategy and roadmap for C2 and Integrated Fires capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, coordinate with DoW partners, and travel up to 50% to field environments and naval exercises, bringing proven program management and strong