Technical Operations Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA +1 · AIS : AIS Engineering : Operations

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company developing AI-powered systems for military applications. This role focuses on deploying and supporting these products globally, involving technical operations, field maintenance, customer training, and troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and networking issues in unstructured environments. The position requires extensive travel and the ability to work with energetic materials and climb towers for equipment maintenance. The role emphasizes problem-solving, communication with internal and customer teams, and ensuring system availability and performance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support military defense projects by executing technical operations, conducting field maintenance, providing customer field support and training
  2. Tackle complex issues related to hardware, software, and networking in unstructured situations, driving them to resolution
  3. Communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams, keeping them informed.
  4. Support the development and implementation of comprehensive operational and logistical plans for various events
  5. Ensure high availability and performance of defense systems

Skills

Required

  • Network+
  • Linux+
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors
  • 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.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret clearance.

Nice to have

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or related technical field
  • Ability to thrive and solve problems in an unstructured environment
  • Prior tower climbing experience with relevant certifications (Tower Climbing, OSHA 10/30).
  • Experience with Fiber and RF systems (PtP, PtMP, mesh), understanding basic antenna concepts & spectrum analysis.
  • Terminating power cables with NEMA connectors or RJ45 connectors.
  • Ability to lift 50-70 lbs.
  • Experience operating specialized equipment including aerial lifts and forklifts.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Ability to develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things quickly, over long distances, in unfamiliar locations.
  • Prior military or overseas contracting experience.

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to travel to both domestic and OCONUS regions (up to 75% of the year). Travel typically lasts between 30-45+ days at a time.
  • 3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
  • A strong aptitude for debugging and diagnosing faults in complex systems
  • Willingness to work with energetic material (warheads).
  • Ability to climb towers to install, maintain, and repair sensor equipment and components including cameras, radars, and Pan Tilt Units (PTU).