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Technical Operations Engineer - Maneuver Dominance
Clearance Jobs, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Mechanical Engineer Role At Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that aims to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company is changing the way military systems are designed, built, and sold by bringing the expertise of the most innovative companies to the defense industry. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. About The Role As a member of the Maneuver Dominance Technical Operations team, you will serve as a bridge between product engineering and deployed operations for autonomy enabled UAVs. You will practice extreme ownership of all dependencies to ensure that Anduril's growing suite of capabilities achieve total mission success in austere, remote environments. To this end, you will be embedded within an air vehicle development program where you will leverage your operations 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. In addition, you will be a core participant in supporting the development of vehicle autonomy by supporting test events and customer demonstrations closer to home. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on (field operations, manufacturing, or test) technical experience Prior military or defense contractor experience as a manned or unmanned pilot/operator, Network technician, or Crew Chief/maintainer (Avionics, GNC, Electrical) Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors Demonstrated ability to solve problems in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and operations in pursuit of mission success Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external customers; demonstrated ability to collect differing opinions and reconcile them in order to achieve agreement on what 'right' looks like Experience performing data-driven root cause analysis on complex systems using logs as a source of truth Intermediate to advanced understanding and experience for some or all of the following: - Computers; comfortable in a terminal environment, server management, developing or interacting with programming languages (e.g. Python, Rust, MATLAB) - IP Networking; Network Administration or Design, strong troubleshooting experience required - Radios; MANET, SATCOM, Backhaul systems Demonstrated ability to train peers or customers on the operation of a product Must have prior, operationally relevant, deployment experience Willingness to travel up to 80% including occasional deployments for up to two months at a time Able to work extended hours as required Eligible to obtain and maintain an active 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 Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline Hands-on professional experience working with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft Experience with one or more of: - Autonomy; Behavior Trees, CV models, multi-vehicle operation - Ground-based air defense systems, either sensors or effectors - Operations and maintenance of air breathing propulsion systems - Aircraft or launch vehicle flight line operations - Munitions storage and handling controls US Salary Range $112,000 - $168,000 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: Platinum Healthcare Benefits Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave Family Planning & Parenting Support Mental Health Resources A professional development stipend Daily Meals and Provisions Company-funded commuter benefits Relocation assistance 401(k) retirement savings plan The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that aims to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company is changing the way military systems are designed, built, and sold by bringing the expertise of the most innovative companies to the defense industry. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. About The Role As a member of the Maneuver Dominance Technical Operations team, you will serve as a bridge between product engineering and deployed operations for autonomy enabled UAVs. You will practice extreme ownership of all dependencies to ensure that Anduril's growing suite of capabilities achieve total mission success in austere, remote environments. To this end, you will be embedded within an air vehicle development program where you will leverage your operations 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. In addition, you will be a core participant in supporting the development of vehicle autonomy by supporting test events and customer demonstrations closer to home. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on (field operations, manufacturing, or test) technical experience Prior military or defense contractor experience as a manned or unmanned pilot/operator, Network technician, or Crew Chief/maintainer (Avionics, GNC, Electrical) Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors Demonstrated ability to solve problems in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and operations in pursuit of mission success Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external customers; demonstrated ability to collect differing opinions and reconcile them in order to achieve agreement on what 'right' looks like Experience performing data-driven root cause analysis on complex systems using logs as a source of truth Intermediate to advanced understanding and experience for some or all of the following: - Computers; comfortable in a terminal environment, server management, developing or interacting with programming languages (e.g. Python, Rust, MATLAB) - IP Networking; Network Administration or Design, strong troubleshooting experience required - Radios; MANET, SATCOM, Backhaul systems Demonstrated ability to train peers or customers on the operation of a product Must have prior, operationally relevant, deployment experience Willingness to travel up to 80% including occasional deployments for up to two months at a time Able to work extended hours as required Eligible to obtain and maintain an active 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 Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline Hands-on professional experience working with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft Experience with one or more of: - Autonomy; Behavior Trees, CV models, multi-vehicle operation - Ground-based air defense systems, either sensors or effectors - Operations and maintenance of air breathing propulsion systems - Aircraft or launch vehicle flight line operations - Munitions storage and handling controls US Salary Range $112,000 - $168,000 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: Platinum Healthcare Benefits Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave Family Planning & Parenting Support Mental Health Resources A professional development stipend Daily Meals and Provisions Company-funded commuter benefits Relocation assistance 401(k) retirement savings plan The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.