Description
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