UAV Operator, Launched Effects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO, caregiver and wellness leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to support military operations and ensure the effectiveness of advanced aerial systems. The role requires 3+ years of field operations experience, advanced troubleshooting skills, and an ability to work in challenging environments. This position includes significant travel and demands strong communication and mentoring capabilities. The salary range is competitive, reflecting the critical nature of this role in dynamic, operational settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical field operations.
• Ability to master a technical system in austere environments.
• Experience in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support military operations and conduct field maintenance.
• Deploy products to austere locations for extended periods.
• Ensure high availability and performance of aerial systems.

Skills

Technical field operations

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux/Unix OS

Work order management systems (e.g., JIRA)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Salary & Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection – life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off – highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness leave are available.
• Family planning & parenting support – coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental health resources – access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional development – annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter benefits – company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Retirement savings plan – traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax options in the US; pension in the UK/IE; superannuation in Australia.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Please keep the following critical points in mind:

• No financial requests – Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details at any stage of our hiring process.
• Verify communications – Direct from Anduril, the email address will end in @anduril.com; Via an agency partner will clearly identify the agency.
• Exercise caution with unsolicited outreach – If a communication appears suspicious or contains unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender’s domain is @anduril.com before providing personal information.
• If you suspect fraud, report immediately to [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.