Technical Operations Engineer, USMC

Mosaic.tech; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to join the Air Defense team in Costa Mesa. This is an on-site role with no remote work. You will perform technical operations, field maintenance, and training for military air defense projects.

The role requires climbing towers for sensor installation, maintaining generators and hydraulic systems, and traveling up to 80% of the year. A Top Secret/Secret clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years solving problems at the hardware–software–networking interface.
• Ability to climb towers to install and repair sensor equipment and components.
• Experience maintaining critical site infrastructure including generators and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to relocate onsite in Costa Mesa, CA and travel up to 80% of the year.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Top Secret/Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical operations, field maintenance, and training for air defense projects.
• Tackle issues at the hardware–software–networking interface and drive them to resolution.
• Communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams.
• Support the development and implementation of operational and logistical plans for events.
• Ensure high availability and performance of air defense systems.
• Maintain support plans for hardware and software.
• Assist in event planning and resource allocation and keep stakeholders informed.
• Perform incident RCAs and implement preventive measures in the field.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Unstructured problem solving

Hardware-software-networking interface

Field maintenance experience

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Tools

Tower climbing

Generators and hydraulic systems

NEMA/RJ45 connectors

Job description

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

What You’ll Do

• Support military air defense projects by executing technical 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 air defense 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 defense systems in the field.
• Conduct post‑incident reviews and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience solving problems in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
• Ability to climb towers to install, maintain, and repair sensor equipment and components including cameras, radars, and Pan Tilt Units (PTU).
• Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair critical site infrastructure including generators, solar power systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on tower structure components including guy wires, anchors, lightning protection systems and other structural elements to ensure structural integrity and safety.
• 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 travel to remote regions of the world for up to two months at a time (up to 80% 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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Network+ and Linux+ or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior tower climbing experience with relevant certifications (Tower Climbing, OSHA 10/30).
• Experience with Fiber and RF systems (PtP, PtMP, mesh), understanding basic antenna concepts and spectrum analysis.
• Terminating power cables with NEMA connectors or RJ45 connectors.
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs.
• Experience operating specialized equipment including aerial lifts and forklifts.
• Ability to develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things quickly, over long distances, in unfamiliar locations.
• Prior military or overseas contracting experience.

US Salary Range: $112,000 — $149,000 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 work experience, education, training, critical skills, and 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.

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.