Costa Mesa, California, United States On-site Employment $113,000 - $155,000 USD

Anduril Industries is hiring a Technical Operations Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance of autonomous platforms in operational settings. This includes on-site support, system diagnostics, software updates, and working closely with engineering and mission teams to resolve technical challenges in real time.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and configure autonomous systems in diverse field environments
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues during live operations
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to relay field performance data and recommend improvements
  • Maintain system documentation and update operational procedures
  • Support integration of new capabilities into existing platforms
  • Conduct pre-mission system checks and post-mission evaluations
  • Troubleshoot communication links and sensor performance issues
  • Assist in training mission personnel on system operation and limitations
  • Monitor system health during field exercises and respond to anomalies
  • Coordinate logistics for equipment transport and setup
  • Implement security protocols for data handling and system access
  • Work with cross-functional teams to align technical operations with mission goals
  • Provide feedback on user experience to inform product development
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all operations
  • Respond to urgent technical issues with minimal supervision
  • Optimize system configurations for specific mission profiles
  • Support over-the-horizon operations via remote diagnostics and updates
  • Participate in after-action reviews to improve system reliability
  • Maintain inventory of spare parts and field support tools
  • Adapt systems to challenging environmental conditions
  • Assist in developing automated deployment workflows
  • Ensure timely software patching and version control
  • Interface with government and military stakeholders during field tests
  • Support rapid prototyping efforts in operational settings
  • Contribute to scalability improvements for large-scale deployments

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on team and operational needs

Team

Part of the Maneuver Dominance division focused on rapid deployment and field operations of advanced systems

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to hold a U.S. security clearance. This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contracting regulations.

Travel Expectations

Frequent travel to test ranges, customer sites, and operational environments is required, often with short notice. Travel may include remote or austere locations.

Physical Demands

The role involves extended periods of standing, outdoor work in variable weather, and handling heavy equipment. Field conditions may require physical endurance.

Work Environment

Combination of office, lab, and field settings. Field deployments may involve exposure to noise, dust, and uneven terrain.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

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Anduril Industries
A defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI, autonomy, computer vision, and networking technology
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Job Details
Department Maneuver Dominance Technical Operations
Category other
Posted 20 hours ago