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Anduril Industries is hiring a Technical Operations Engineer, Electromagnetic Warfare

About the Role

Anduril Industries is looking for a Technical Operations Engineer, Electromagnetic Warfare to deploy and support our advanced electromagnetic warfare products globally. You will join a mission-focused team transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities by delivering advanced technology in months, not years.

What You'll Do

  • Support military air defense projects by executing technical operations, conducting field maintenance, and providing customer 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.
  • Conduct 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.

What We're Looking For

  • 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.
  • Ability to meet health and medical requirements in advance of deployments in accordance with relevant DoD regulations.
  • 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.

Nice to Have

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
  • Familiarity with Linux OS. Comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools.
  • 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 & spectrum analysis.
  • Terminating power cables with NEMA connectors or RJ45 connectors.
  • Experience operating specialized equipment including aerial lifts and forklifts.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • 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.

Technical Stack

  • Linux OS
  • Fiber and RF systems (PtP, PtMP, mesh)

Team & Environment

This role is a member of the Deployment Operations group, specifically the Electromagnetic Warfare team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $113,000 - $149,000 USD + equity. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost (US).
  • Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered (UK & AUS).
  • Annual contribution toward private health insurance (IE).
  • Income Protection: Life and disability insurance.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
  • 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.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
  • Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options (US). Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE). Superannuation plan (AUS).

Work Mode

This role is onsite in Costa Mesa, California, United States.

Anduril Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
Linux OSFiber systemsRF systemsPoint-to-Point (PtP)Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP)Mesh networkingElectromagnetic WarfareTechnical OperationsHardware troubleshootingSystem integrationField testingDoD security standardsClearance eligibility
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