Anduril Industries

Mission Operations Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mission-focused mindset prioritizing customer and national defense needs.
  • Ability to thrive in unstructured environments and work independently.
  • Strong collaboration skills in a fast-paced, flat team structure.
  • Experience in training operators for communications devices.
  • Technical aptitude for software configuration, troubleshooting, and data integration.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with tactical and military stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical deployment and integration of systems.
  • Design and deliver hands-on training for military and tactical operators.
  • Collaborate with operators to translate operational needs back to engineering teams.
  • Establish trust-based relationships with military and technical stakeholders for system adoption.
  • Work cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and legal teams for project delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits at low to no cost to employees.
  • Support for recovery and well-being.
  • Investment in employee growth and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers' most pressing national security requirements.
ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an ambitious, highly technical Mission Operations Engineer to lead the deployment, system integration, user training, and day-to-day operational success. This is an execution-focused role designed for a highly capable, technically-minded professional ready to take immense ownership of a critical, fast-growing defense account.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Orchestrate System Deployments: Lead the technical configuration, deployment, and integration
  • Train the Operator: Design and deliver hands-on training to military, security, and tactical operators
  • Bridge the Gap to Engineering: Work side-by-side with operators to understand their specific workflow challenges, translating real-world operational requirements and software bugs back to our engineering teams.
  • Drive Account Success on the Ground: Build trust-based relationships with military officers, technical stakeholders, and end-users to ensure high system adoption and help uncover future mission needs.
  • Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with program management as well as engineering and legal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Mission-First Mindset: You put the needs of the customer and the mission first. You are motivated by the opportunity to radically evolve national and allied defense capabilities.
  • Adaptability: You thrive in unstructured environments. You are a self-starter who can work independently, solve vague technical problems, and drive tasks to completion without constant supervision.
  • Collaboration & Low-Ego: You enjoy working as part of a flat, fast-moving team that values teamwork, action, and execution over hierarchy.
  • Relevant Training Experience: Experience in training operators and administrators of communications devices.
  • Software & Systems Literacy: Strong technical aptitude with a proven ability to configure software, troubleshoot systems, and understand IP networking, APIs, and data integration. (Heavy hardware deployment experience is not required, but a strong software/systems mindset is essential).
  • Stellar Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to build immediate rapport with both tactical operators and high-ranking military stakeholders.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 30% in this role.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Military/Defense Background: Prior military service (tactical ops, signals, intelligence, or C2)
  • Academic Background: Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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