Technical Operations Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Technical Operations team for TRS, you will play a critical role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You will be involved in unmanned air vehicle development programs, using your technical and operational expertise to deliver reliable solutions in challenging, remote environments. As the lead Technical Operations Engineer for Anvil, you will be uniquely positioned to be an individual contributor across the entirety of the Anvil portfolio, with the opportunity to grow your team as the product scales. You will be the primary point of contact for all Anvil field events and demos, helping to develop plans for success that meet the specific goals of each customer, while also travelling to support as needed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair critical site product components and infrastructure.
Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors
Willingness to work with energetic material (warheads).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team.
Willingness to travel up to 80%, including to hazard zones
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret security clearance
This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA, and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work

Nice To Haves

Degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or related field
Experience with weapon systems for manned aircraft, UAS, or missiles
Experience with munitions live fire testing or munitions handling
Experience with VTOL quad copter air systems
Demonstrated coding experience in Linux or similar programming languages
Background in military deployments with Special Operations Forces, or to hazard zones.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the product. Assist in event planning and resource allocation, keeping key stakeholders informed about support requirements to reduce risk and ensure success.
Advise internal and customer teams on operational employment and best practices.
Tackle complex issues related to hardware, software, and networking in unstructured situations, driving them to resolution
Support military aviation and customer support projects by executing flight operations, conducting field maintenance, providing customer field support and training
Communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams, keeping them informed.
Support the development and implementation of comprehensive operational and logistical plans for feature updates on the overall system.
Incident response root-cause analyses (RCAs) for air systems in the field
Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures
Maintain up-to-date documentation

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.