UAV Operations, Bolt

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

The Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones along with necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. As a member of the Technical Operations team for TRS, you will play a critical role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support military aviation projects by executing flight operations, conducting field maintenance, providing customer field support and training
• Tackle complex issues related to hardware, software, and networking in unstructured situations, driving them to resolution
• Drive events as the SME of the product, advising customers on operational employment and best practices
• Communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams, keeping them informed
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive operational and logistical plans for various events
• Maintain support plans for hardware and software
• Assist in event planning and resource allocation, keeping key stakeholders informed about Technical Operations requirements
• 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

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%
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain 14 CFR Part 107

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages (NixOS and Rust preferred)
• Background in military deployments with Special Operations Forces, or to hazard zones

Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7
• 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: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options