Associate Director, Technical Operations Engineering (Tactical Recon and Strike)

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$166,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Extensive experience in UAS field operations management
Military experience as a UAV operators 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: 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. Maintain up-to-date documentation.
Process Improvement: Implement process improvements and automation in workflows. Optimize systems for military environments. Develop standardized deployment procedures.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection
Generous time off
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
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