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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Operations Engineer, Mission Autonomy - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** System Configuration, Linux, Internet Protocol, Linux System Administration, Linux Commands, Software Configuration Management, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8961610/technical-operations-engineer-mission-autonomy ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. * Experience with Linux system administration. * Proficient with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker). * Proficient in working with hands and tools to assemble, repair, and maintain technical hardware in the field. * 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. * 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. * 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 * Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and Linux command line interfaces. * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. * Prior military or overseas contracting experience. ## Description Anduril's Deployment Operations group is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to join our Mission Autonomy team. This is a Costa Mesa based role and not eligible for remote/hybrid work. As a member of Anduril's Technical Operations team, you will be responsible for deploying and supporting Anduril's products all over the world. You will go forward with products early on in their lifecycle and work with engineering teams to iteratively improve them over time. The challenges you will encounter are innumerable and unpredictable, but you will be expected to take ownership of delivering the technical solution. You must be both a teacher and a student, able to coach teammates on systems that you've gained intimate familiarity with and then transition into mastering the next system. You'll also guide users through product employment and troubleshooting, advise account managers on how to structure an operation to ensure technical success, and communicate specific recommendations for product refinement to engineering teams. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Support military defense projects by executing technical operations, conducting field maintenance, providing customer field support and training * Provide end-to-end support for our Mission Autonomy systems, including hardware setup and software configuration. * 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 * Provide end-to-end support for our Mission Autonomy 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. * Incident response root-cause analyses (RCAs) for defense systems in the field * Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures * Maintain up-to-date documentation, To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: * No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. 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