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Anduril Industries · 1 month ago

Mission Operations Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. The Mission Operations Engineer will manage customer relationships and deploy Anduril products, ensuring mission success and addressing complex challenges in the space domain.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as "project manager" / "on-site lead" working directly with United States Space Force (USSF) customers to deliver Anduril's mesh networking capabilities across multiple locations

Lead a small team of engineers through site standups from initial integration through operational acceptance while interfacing with strategic end-users throughout the process

Responsible for monitoring system connectivity, function, and integration with distributed sensor or C2 sites and partner organizations

Gather, triage, and prioritize user feedback, issues, and errors found during fielding, testing, exercises, and normal use within unit schedules

Provide input to account and engineering teams on features that enhance or greatly improve efficiency of user workflows

Support engagement with other components, commands, and organizations for increased laydown and installation of our tactical mesh networking capabilities across USSF (and partner) locations

Develop and contribute to a streamlined user feedback and engagement system, which could include issue tracking, training sessions, refreshers, and focused preparation for exercises and events

Qualification

Mesh networkingSpace Domain AwarenessProject managementCross-functional teamworkHigh-stress adaptabilityCommunication skillsProblem-solvingSelf-starter

Required

Willingness to travel 50% - 75%

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Familiarity and experience working with materiel leadership or mission partners within SSC, SpRCO, SDA, MDA, etc and working knowledge of the Space Domain competitive landscape

Experience working in small, cross-functional teams, solving complex problems, surrounded by ambiguity

Experience working in high-stress environments

Self-starter who takes initiative with little direction

Ability to communicate efficiently and succinctly both internally across our entire team and externally to multiple stakeholders

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

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