Senior Ops Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off, including caregiver leave

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking experienced engineers to develop operational software solutions leveraging data and AI. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technical experience and strong leadership skills. You will manage projects, lead a team, and improve operational efficiencies. The salary range for the role is $166,000 — $220,000 USD, with top-tier benefits including healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in technical operating roles.
• Ownership of projects from ambiguity to delivered outcomes.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set project impact, prioritization, and timelines.
• Build and grow a team of engineers.
• Identify and leverage data systems for tailored solutions.

Skills

Technical operating experience

Project ownership

Leadership through influence

Strong communication

Coding in Python

Data system exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics

Tools

Python

SQL

React

Typescript

dbt

Redshift

Looker/Tableau

Palantir Foundry

Job description

A leading defense technology company is seeking experienced engineers to develop operational software solutions leveraging data and AI. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technical experience and strong leadership skills. You will manage projects, lead a team, and improve operational efficiencies. The salary range for the role is $166,000 — $220,000 USD, with top-tier benefits including healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement savings plans.