Technical Operations Engineer, Ghost

About The Team
The Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones (Group 1-3) along with all the necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. The team transforms products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from initial concepts into operational systems. We work closely with specialized teams to tackle some of our customers' most complex challenges. Currently, we are seeking a technical operations engineer for the Ghost program where you will leverage your operational and technical expertise to shape and deploy a solution of maximum effectiveness and reliability. Your scope will include standing up forward-deployed operations in austere environments, ensuring the successful combat employment of Anduril products, and shaping the long-term sustainment of these products. In addition, you will be a core participant in customer demonstrations and customer trainings, and test events closer to home.

About The Job
As a member of the Technical Operations team for TRS, you will play a critical role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You will be involved in unmanned air vehicle development programs, using your technical and operational expertise to deliver reliable solutions in challenging, remote environments. The Technical Operations team also play essential role in shaping the field sustainment of these products through various test and evaluation events, customer demonstrations, and deployments.

What You’ll Do
Support military operations 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
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
Ensure high availability and performance of aerial systems
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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive hands-on technical experience
Military or relevant experience in UAV operations and maintenance
Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
Experience performing data-driven root cause analysis on complex systems
Experience with munitions live fire testing or munitions handling
Capability to train others and work extended hours
Willingness to travel up to 80%
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA, and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work
Able 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.

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 electric propulsion systems
Experience piloting UAS in full manual mode
Demonstrated experience using Linux, in network troubleshooting, and mesh radios
OCONUS deployment experience