Mission Operations Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries
Reston, VA, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$146,000.0 - $194,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Systems Engineering System Configuration Data Integration Internet Protocol Systems Integration Information Technology

Job description

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. WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • 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., 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. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

Requirements

  • Mission-First Mindset: You put the needs of the customer and the mission first. You are motivated by the opportunity to radically evolve national and allied defense capabilities.
  • Adaptability: You thrive in unstructured environments. You are a self-starter who can work independently, solve vague technical problems, and drive tasks to completion without constant supervision.
  • Collaboration & Low-Ego: You enjoy working as part of a flat, fast-moving team that values teamwork, action, and execution over hierarchy.
  • 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. (Heavy hardware deployment experience is not required, but a strong software/systems mindset is essential).
  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Military/Defense Background: Prior military service (tactical ops, signals, intelligence, or C2)
  • Academic Background: Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits & conditions

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, 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

About the company

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., Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

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