Anduril Industries, Inc.
Associate Director, Technical Operations Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Overview
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. 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 and Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones (Group 1-3) along with all the necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. We transform 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 field operations team lead to support hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are passionate about creating a robust robotics platform that can be tasked and monitored in real time through various interfaces.
About The Job
As Associate Director of Technical Operations Engineering for TRS, you will play a crucial role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You\'ll be embedded in air vehicle development programs, leveraging your technical and operational expertise to shape and deploy highly effective and reliable solutions in austere, remote environments.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop a team of Technical Operations Engineers.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Identify training needs and manage staffing plans.
Recruit and hire subject matter experts.
Field Operations Management:
Lead Technical Operations Engineers in military aviation projects; ensure project timelines are met and coordinate cross-functional teams; report status to management and stakeholders.
Air Systems Support:
Execute technical operations strategies for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS); ensure high availability and performance of air systems; maintain support plans for personnel, hardware, and software; oversee event planning and resource allocation.
Product Support:
Lead incident response for air systems in the field; conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures.
Process Improvement:
Implement process improvements and automation in workflows; optimize systems for military environments.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience in UAS field operations management
Military experience as a UAV operator or maintenance
Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills
Ability to train others and work extended hours
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Able 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
Experience with weapon systems for manned or unmanned aircraft or missiles
Experience with ground-based air defense systems, airbreathing propulsion systems, aircraft/launch vehicle flight line operations, or munitions storage and handling
Demonstrated coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
Salary & Benefits US Salary Range: $166,000 - $220,000 USD
The salary range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education, and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Anduril often provides equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits : US roles — medical, dental, and vision plans; UK & AUS roles — coverage of medical premiums for you and dependents; IE roles — annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents.
Additional Benefits : Income protection (life and disability insurance); generous PTO with holiday hiatus; caregiver and wellness leave; family planning and parenting support; mental health resources; professional development reimbursement; commuter benefits.
Retirement Savings : US 401(k) options (traditional, Roth, mega backdoor); UK & IE pension with employer match; AUS superannuation.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. 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 and Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones (Group 1-3) along with all the necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. We transform 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 field operations team lead to support hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are passionate about creating a robust robotics platform that can be tasked and monitored in real time through various interfaces.
About The Job
As Associate Director of Technical Operations Engineering for TRS, you will play a crucial role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You\'ll be embedded in air vehicle development programs, leveraging your technical and operational expertise to shape and deploy highly effective and reliable solutions in austere, remote environments.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop a team of Technical Operations Engineers.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Identify training needs and manage staffing plans.
Recruit and hire subject matter experts.
Field Operations Management:
Lead Technical Operations Engineers in military aviation projects; ensure project timelines are met and coordinate cross-functional teams; report status to management and stakeholders.
Air Systems Support:
Execute technical operations strategies for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS); ensure high availability and performance of air systems; maintain support plans for personnel, hardware, and software; oversee event planning and resource allocation.
Product Support:
Lead incident response for air systems in the field; conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures.
Process Improvement:
Implement process improvements and automation in workflows; optimize systems for military environments.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience in UAS field operations management
Military experience as a UAV operator or maintenance
Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills
Ability to train others and work extended hours
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Able 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
Experience with weapon systems for manned or unmanned aircraft or missiles
Experience with ground-based air defense systems, airbreathing propulsion systems, aircraft/launch vehicle flight line operations, or munitions storage and handling
Demonstrated coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
Salary & Benefits US Salary Range: $166,000 - $220,000 USD
The salary range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education, and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Anduril often provides equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits : US roles — medical, dental, and vision plans; UK & AUS roles — coverage of medical premiums for you and dependents; IE roles — annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents.
Additional Benefits : Income protection (life and disability insurance); generous PTO with holiday hiatus; caregiver and wellness leave; family planning and parenting support; mental health resources; professional development reimbursement; commuter benefits.
Retirement Savings : US 401(k) options (traditional, Roth, mega backdoor); UK & IE pension with employer match; AUS superannuation.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process.
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