Mission Operations Engineer

Position:
New Mission Operations Engineer

Company:
Anduril Industries

Compensation:
$146,000 - $194,000 USD

Location:
United States, Reston, Virginia

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Not specified

Short Summary:
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.

Responsibilities:
- 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

Requirement:
- Mission-First Mindset: You put the needs of the customer and the mission first
- Adaptability: You thrive in unstructured environments
- Collaboration & Low-Ego: You enjoy working as part of a flat, fast-moving team
- 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
- 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

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.