Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and versatile Technical Operations Engineer to join our team and support our Connected Warfare product line. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for both the hardware and software aspects of our system, working directly with customers in the field and remotely to ensure seamless integration and operation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Provide end-to-end support for our Connected Warfare systems, including hardware setup and software configuration.
- Pre-configure systems and ensure seamless integration with customer infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot issues in real-time, applying analytical thinking and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Manage both low-voltage and high-voltage electrical components, ensuring reliability and safety.
- Work with deployed systems such as Kubernetes and Docker, ensuring smooth operation and updates.
- Administer and maintain Linux systems across all of our products, serving as a subject matter expert in systems administration.
- Configure and troubleshoot networking environments, including Cisco switch/router configurations, VLANs and routing.
- 3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
- Proficiency with Linux system administration.
- Proficiency with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Expertise of electrical systems, both low-voltage and high-voltage.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance on technical hardware in the field to ensure functionality, integrity and safety.
- Ability 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.
- Ability to travel to remote regions of the world for up to two months at a time (up to 75% of the year).
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret clearance.
- B.S. in computer science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and Linux command line interfaces.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Prior military or overseas contracting experience.
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional 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
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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