Technical Operations Engineer, Ghost

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer for the Ghost program within the Tactical Recon & Strike team.

You will bridge product engineering and deployed operations, supporting unmanned aerial vehicle development, field deployments, demonstrations, and customer trainings in challenging environments. Responsibilities include standing up forward-deployed operations, ensuring combat-ready systems, and contributing to field sustainment and test events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience solving problems at the hardware-software-network interface.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair critical components.
• Understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors.
• Data-driven root cause analysis on complex systems.
• Experience with munitions live fire testing or handling.
• Experience with preventative maintenance on product components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support military operations by executing flight operations, field maintenance, and training.
• Tackle complex hardware, software, and networking issues in unstructured environments and drive resolution.
• Communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams.
• Develop and implement operational and logistical plans for events.
• Ensure high availability and performance of aerial systems.
• Maintain support plans for hardware and software.
• Assist in event planning and resource allocation for Technical Operations needs.
• Perform RCAs for air systems in the field and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Systems integration

Mechanical aptitude

Flight ops

Root cause analysis

Munition handling

Preventive maintenance

Travel availability

Relocation

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in CS/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones (Group 1-3) along with all the necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. The team transforms products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from initial concepts into operational systems. We work closely with specialized teams to tackle some of our customers' most complex challenges. Currently, we are seeking a technical operations engineer for the Ghost program where you will leverage your operational and technical expertise to shape and deploy a solution of maximum effectiveness and reliability. Your scope will include standing up forward-deployed operations in austere environments, ensuring the successful combat employment of Anduril products, and shaping the long-term sustainment of these products. In addition, you will be a core participant in customer demonstrations and customer trainings, and test events closer to home.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a member of the Technical Operations team for TRS, you will play a critical role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You will be involved in unmanned air vehicle development programs, using your technical and operational expertise to deliver reliable solutions in challenging, remote environments. The Technical Operations team also play essential role in shaping the field sustainment of these products through various test and evaluation events, customer demonstrations, and deployments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support military operations by executing flight operations, conducting field maintenance, providing customer field support and training.
• Tackle complex issues related to hardware, software, and networking in unstructured situations, driving them to resolution.
• Communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams, keeping them informed.
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive operational and logistical plans for various events.
• Ensure high availability and performance of aerial systems.
• Maintain support plans for hardware and software.
• Assist in event planning and resource allocation, keeping key stakeholders informed about Technical Operations requirements.
• Incident response root-cause analyses (RCAs) for air systems in the field.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair critical site product components and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors.
• Experience performing data-driven root cause analysis on complex systems.
• Experience with munitions live fire testing or munitions handling,
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on product components, systems and other structural elements to ensure integrity and safety.
• Ability to travel to remote regions of the world for up to two months at a time (at least 50% of the year).
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in computer science, aerospace engineering, connected mackerel, or related technical field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with weapon systems for manned aircraft, UAS, or missiles.
• Experience with electric propulsion systems
• Experience piloting UAS in full manual mode
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and Linux command line interfaces.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior military or overseas contracting experience.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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US Salary Range: $113,000 — $155,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: