Technical Operations Engineer - Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking defense technology company as a Technical Operations Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in deploying innovative military systems. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including AI and sensor fusion, while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product performance. You'll be responsible for technical solutions in diverse environments, requiring strong problem-solving skills and adaptability. With extensive travel opportunities and a commitment to impactful work, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in military capabilities.

Benefits

Equity grants

Top-tier healthcare

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Professional development stipends

Meal provisions

Commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) plans

Qualifications

• Ability to gather requirements and communicate complex subjects clearly.
• Proven ability to master technical systems in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support Anduril’s products worldwide.
• Guide users through product deployment and troubleshooting.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical systems mastery

Communication skills

Research and learning

Operational planning

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Linux OS

Job description

Technical Operations Engineer - Connected Warfare

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Role

Anduril’s Deployment Operations group is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to join our team. This is a Costa Mesa based role and not eligible for remote/hybrid work.

As a member of Anduril’s Technical Operations team, you will be responsible for deploying and supporting Anduril’s products worldwide. You will work with products early in their lifecycle, collaborating with engineering teams to iteratively improve them. You will need to take ownership of delivering technical solutions amidst numerous challenges.

You must be both a teacher and a learner, able to coach teammates on systems you are familiar with, then master new systems. You will guide users through product deployment and troubleshooting, advise account managers on operational structuring, and communicate product refinement recommendations to engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to gather requirements from end-users, communicate complex subjects clearly, and build trust cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to master and support technical systems in austere environments, demonstrating self-sufficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills at the hardware, software, and networking interface, with the ability to clarify and resolve vague technical issues.
• Inquisitiveness and ability to independently research and learn new technical components.
• Ability to develop operational and logistics plans for moving personnel and equipment over long distances in unfamiliar locations.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to two months at a time (up to 80% of the year).
• Ability to meet health and medical requirements for deployments as per applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Military or overseas contracting experience.
• Familiarity with Linux OS and command-line data extraction.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with tools and electronics.

US Salary Range

$112,000—$168,000 USD

Benefits

Anduril offers competitive compensation, including equity grants, top-tier healthcare, generous PTO, parental leave, mental health resources, professional development stipends, meal provisions, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and 401(k) plans (US only). The specific benefits vary by region and role.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from minorities, women, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

If you are passionate about impactful work, we want to hear from you!