Senior Mission Operations Engineer: Navy C2 & Fires

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to support the United States Navy portfolio. You will translate operational requirements into technical solutions, embed with end users during exercises, and help shape the strategy and execution of C2 and Integrated Fires capabilities.

The role requires deep knowledge of shipboard systems, cross-functional leadership, travel up to 50%, and an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in defense program management.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs, preferably in defense or national security contexts.
• Strong understanding of shipboard Command and Control 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.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and operational communities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% working in field environments with operational military units.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational concepts and doctrine into actionable technical requirements for Navy workflows and communications infrastructure.
• Manage program execution including timelines, budgets, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop training materials, operational playbooks, and user documentation for Navy end-users.
• Embed with end-users underway during exercises, demonstrations, and experiments; collect feedback and iterate based on field performance.
• Provide insights to the business development team and engage Navy stakeholders to identify opportunities and shape requirements.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure unified product development and shared capability delivery across DoW.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to support the United States Navy portfolio. You will translate operational requirements into technical solutions, embed with end users during exercises, and help shape the strategy and execution of C2 and Integrated Fires capabilities.

The role requires deep knowledge of shipboard systems, cross-functional leadership, travel up to 50%, and an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.