Senior Mission Operations Engineer, US Navy (Active Clearance)

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Mission Operations Engineer will support Anduril’s United States Navy portfolio as part of the Mission Command team within Connected Warfare. The team develops software-defined, AI-enabled command-and-control capabilities that connect sensors to shooters across domains and support warfighters in contested environments. Working directly with operational units, the team helps commanders plan, coordinate, and execute missions in real time.

This role translates Navy operational requirements into technical solutions and contributes to the strategy, roadmap, and execution of Command and Control and Integrated Fires capabilities for Navy operations. The engineer works with end users during exercises and demonstrations, supports business development, informs technical engineering teams, and coordinates with Anduril counterparts to deliver unified capabilities across the Department of War.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in defense program management.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs, preferably in defense or national security contexts.
• Strong understanding of shipboard Command and Control systems, Integrated Fires, or related warfighting functions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with business development, customer engagement, or requirements development with Department of War stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate between technical and operational communities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work in field environments with operational military units.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Navy experience or deep familiarity with Navy operations, doctrine, and organizational structure.
• Experience with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives or related Joint Force integration efforts.
• Technical background in software development, systems engineering, or defense acquisition.
• Experience managing programs involving software integration or coordination across multiple military services.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational concepts and doctrine into actionable technical requirements.
• Work with engineering teams to architect solutions that fit Navy workflows, tactics, and communication infrastructure.
• Manage program execution, including timelines, budgets, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and maintain program momentum through challenges.
• Develop training materials, operational playbooks, and user documentation for Navy end users.
• Enable rapid adoption and effective use of Anduril capabilities.
• Embed with end users underway during exercises, demonstrations, and operational experiments.
• Collect warfighter feedback, troubleshoot technical issues in the field, and iterate based on real-world performance.
• Provide insights to the business development team and engage Navy stakeholders, including PAEs, program offices, and operational units.
• Identify opportunities, shape requirements, and position Anduril capabilities to address high-priority challenges.
• Coordinate across teams and business lines to support unified product development and shared capability delivery across the Department of War.
• Identify commonalities, resolve conflicts, and maximize efficiency across teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior