Technical Operations Engineer, Launched Effects

Anduril; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Atlanta, GA seeks a Technical Operations Engineer for the TRS program to bridge engineering and deployed operations. You will enable unmanned systems in challenging environments, standing up forward deployments and supporting field tests and customer demos.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation, field maintenance, and data-driven RCA work, with significant travel and security-clearance readiness. Anduril offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical field operations or deployment execution.
• Proven ability to master a technical system in austere environments.
• Advanced troubleshooting across hardware, software, and networking.
• Excellent communication; able to train peers or customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearances.
• Willingness to work with energetics materials.
• Able to relocate to Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Support military operations by executing flight operations and field maintenance.
• Deploy products to austere locations and work with customers for extended periods.
• Tackle complex hardware, software, and networking issues in unstructured environments.
• 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 hardware and software support plans.

Skills

Field operations

Deployment execution

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Foundry

Odoo

Job description

Technical Operations Engineer, Launched Effects

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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 realtime, 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 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 Altius 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 plays an 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.
• Deploy our products to austere locations and work alongside our customers for extended periods of time.
• 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.

What you’ll need

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in technical field operations, deployment execution, or similar hands‑on operational roles.
• Proven ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments; Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise and trusted track record of impact.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills; able to resolve complex, non‑routine issues at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable leading technical discussions and explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to train peers or customers on the operation of a product
• Proven capability to mentor and develop team members.
• Experience performing data‑driven root cause analysis and troubleshooting on complex system
• Willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally, including to austere field environments
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance and support operations involving sensitive materials
• Willingness to work with energetics material (warheads).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain 14 CFR Part 107 and 14 CFR 61 Ground School. Must be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II Medical.
• Ability to meet health and medical requirements in advance of deployments in accordance with DFARS 252.225‑7040 , DoDI 3020.41, and/or any additional requirements outlined by region or supporting force, as applicable
• Ability to relocate, if not already local, to Atlanta, GA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS; comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command‑line tools
• Proficiency with work order management systems (e.g., JIRA, Foundry, Odoo) and configuration control processes.
• Strong understanding of networking, antenna concepts, and spectrum analysis
• Experience developing operational and logistics plans for moving people and equipment over long distances.
• Prior military or overseas contracting experience

US Salary Range

$98,000 - $129,000 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:

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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