Mission Operations Engineer - Middle East

Anduril Industries is a defence technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

About the Team

The Connected Warfare division builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time-sensitive, multi-domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems.

About the Job

We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on Mission Operations Specialist to lead the deployment, user training, and day-to-day operational success of our Connected Warfare products in Kuwait.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the physical deployment and configuration of our Connected Warfare hardware, software, and sensor networks in support of Kuwaiti customer missions.
• Design and deliver hands-on training to military, security, and tactical operators, ensuring they are fully capable of utilising our mesh networks and C2 systems.
• Work side-by-side with users in the field to understand their specific workflow challenges, translating real-world operational requirements back to our engineering teams.
• Build trust-based relationships with mid-level officers and technical stakeholders in Kuwait to ensure high system adoption and uncover future mission needs.
• Coordinate with UAE-based logistics, legal, and engineering teams to ensure deployments in Kuwait are executed seamlessly and meet strict timelines.

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in field operations, technical deployment, defence technology, tactical communications, systems integration, or technical customer success roles.
• Strong technical aptitude with a proven ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic IP networking/RF communications in the field.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with tactical operators and technical teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Based in the UAE (or willing to relocate) with a passport/visa status that allows for rapid, seamless travel to Kuwait.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary local security clearances required for Kuwaiti military and government installations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic background in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience or familiarity with military operations, C2 (Command & Control) systems, intelligence workflows, or unmanned systems.
• Experience configuring or troubleshooting tactical networks, sensors, or edge-computing devices.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.