Senior Product Operations Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

5d•$129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Product Operations Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. The Senior Product Operations Engineer will help operate, maintain, and update a classified networking capability that provides operational Space Domain Awareness data for the United States Space Force. Anduril employs networking infrastructure to support global operations of customer sites. You'll be collaborating with other Product Operations team members, Mission Operations Engineer, Software Engineer, and TPMs to directly support end-users of an operational system. The Product Operations Team will be the first point of contact with end-users at various locations worldwide. You'll also be responsible for providing clear and concise documentation to assist with training remote non-network technical staff for routine tasks such as device configuration, basic troubleshooting, and workflow optimization. This role will work hand in hand with our Mission Software Engineering team to deploy new capabilities to an operational system during future integrations. This role is directly tied to an ongoing, funded program within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The program requires building and fielding a resilient, software-defined, distributed mesh networking layer for critical Space Domain Awareness data. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

Requirements

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
6+ years of experience in classified networking infrastructure and operations
Experience with device configuration, basic troubleshooting, and incident triage
Strong communication and documentation skills
Strong initiative in managing your own work in isolated secure environments.
Experience with Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc
Comfort with communicating complex thoughts simply across various methods of communication and tools
Enthusiasm towards transforming US and allied military capabilities with advanced technology in space environments
Little to no travel required, but opportunities to travel to end-user locations will be provided

Nice To Haves

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
Experience leading teams supporting distributed operational capabilities for mission critical US Government systems
Experience with software-defined networking and distributed mesh networking. Extensive technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRF, QoS, and VPN
Experience with COMSEC and HAIPE Complaint In-line type-1 network encryptors
Networking certifications like CCNA
Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness data and systems
Knowledge of Anduril’s Lattice OS and its capabilities
Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a team of Product Operations Engineers for a new operational system provided to a DoD customer
Develop, design, and establish processes, workflow automations, and tooling capabilities to support end-users of a globally distributed system from a secure Anduril-owned facility
Serve as a systems administration SME, especially with Linux systems and configurations
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness of newly deployed locations or features and provide persistent monitoring of the existing capability baseline
Provide real time response, rapid resolution, and root causing complex issues across code and backing infrastructure within an air-gapped network
Maximize operational capability efficiency through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting with little supervision and the ability to escalate when appropriate

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. 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: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
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
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.