RF Field Operations Associate

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

97d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced RF Field Operations Associate with prior training and experience in a relevant engineering field, to plan, organize, direct, and lead internal and external program activities. The RF Field Operations Associate will lead day-to-day execution of EW business line initiatives and tasks – working with the Operations Lead to manage Field Events, product deployments, demonstrations, as well as with the customer, and the Deployment team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years experience as a Program Manager, technician, or Engineer.
• A strong familiarity with software defined radios and their architecture preferred.
• Experience translating and decomposing technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
• Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software and hardware development teams.
• Experience in project management and product deployment roles.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and familiarity with software-defined radios.
• Client management experience.
• Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction.
• Prior military or government acquisition and/or government contracting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Professional certifications such as PMP.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a customer-facing capacity, working directly with the Department of Defense to develop and deploy Anduril integrated hardware-software products to meet customer and operational needs.
• Support the delivery of contract deliverables to include the developing and implementing of measures of performance and effectiveness, writing technical reports, and logistics plans.
• Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
• Own the deployment of Anduril’s EW capabilities at test and demonstration events.
• Work across our Test & Evaluation, Logistics, Growth, and Engineering teams to ensure that we are able to rapidly deliver real capability to users.
• Work cross-functionally and across business lines to plan, execute, and supervise EW field events such as internal and customer facing test events, demonstrations, and customer deliveries.
• Provide input to product and engineering teams to drive the development of product features and configurations that enhance or greatly improve the employment of Anduril EW products.
• Support end-users in understanding and using our capabilities through the development of training content, integration into unit training schedules, and delivery of training.
• Develop and contribute to a streamlined user feedback and engagement system, which include issue tracking, training sessions, refreshers, and focused preparation for large scale exercises and events.
• Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.
• Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
• Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from full-software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations at Anduril HQ to flight test events and demonstrations at test sites.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees