Technical Operations Engineer Trainer, Connected Warfare

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Operations Trainer is a senior individual contributor responsible for building technical capability across the organization. You will combine deep technical knowledge with instructional expertise to own major training initiatives within the business line. This role requires the drive to rapidly learn new systems and translate complex technical concepts into scalable learning solutions that accelerate workforce readiness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical field operations, deployed software engineering, or technical hands-on operational roles
• Proven track record of becoming a Subject Matter Expert on a system and sharing that knowledge with others
• Comfortable delivering training to groups and individuals at varying skill levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to rapidly learn complex technical systems
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally for training delivery and field support
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance and support operations involving sensitive materials
• Ability to support the handling and working with munitions
• Ability 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software, Technology or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
• Experience with defense systems, autonomous platforms, or complex hardware/software integration
• Experience establishing training standards, certification programs, or competency frameworks
• Prior military instructor experience or equivalent technical training roles
• Strong instructional design skills with ability to create engaging, effective learning experiences for diverse audiences
• Experience as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive training frameworks and curricula that span from onboarding through advanced technical proficiency for Tech Ops engineers
• Translate complex systems into scalable learning artifacts including runbooks, SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides
• Conduct hands-on technical training across diverse products and systems, adapting instructional methods to learner needs and operational contexts
• Set training priorities, proficiency thresholds, and certification standards that ensure operational readiness
• Demonstrate the drive and capability to quickly learn new products and systems, developing sufficient expertise to effectively train others
• Maintain expertise across hardware, software, networking, and operational procedures to deliver credible, field-informed training
• Serve as a technical resource for training-related questions, bridging gaps between engineering knowledge and operational application
• Stay up to date of any product changes, field insights, and emerging technologies to ensure training remains current and relevant
• Produce and maintain clear, well-structured technical documentation, training materials, and reference guides
• Design knowledge management systems that capture institutional knowledge and prevent single points of failure
• Establish documentation standards and training artifacts that are adopted across teams and programs
• Incorporate real-time field insights and After Action Reviews into training updates to ensure content reflects operational realities
• Identify systemic capability gaps across the workforce and design training solutions that scale with new products and processes
• Conduct gap analyses to develop targeted, data-driven training plans that address specific skill deficiencies
• Track and measure workforce readiness and performance uplift to demonstrate training program effectiveness
• Refine training frameworks and delivery methods for scalable, repeatable success across diverse learner populations
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts, engineering teams, and sustainment engineers to develop effective training content
• Work with Engineers, Deployment Ops, and Mission Ops to align training programs with operational priorities
• Mentor Tech Ops engineers on technical concepts, troubleshooting approaches, and operational best practices
• Incorporate real time field insights from deployments, demos, and T&E events into training updates; provide onsite support when needed

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree