Anduril Industries
Technical Operations Engineer, Mission Autonomy
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Technical Operations Engineer to deploy and support Mission Autonomy systems worldwide, troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking challenges in field environments. You'll provide hands-on technical support, customer training, and feedback to engineering teams while managing complex defense technology deployments.
What you'll do
- Deploy and maintain Mission Autonomy systems globally, including hardware setup, software configuration, and customer field support
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning hardware, software, and networking in unstructured field conditions
- Administer Linux systems, manage containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker), and handle electrical components
- Conduct incident response root-cause analyses and implement preventive measures for defense systems
- Coordinate with internal teams and customers on deployment planning, operational logistics, and field status updates
- Train users on system employment and provide recommendations for product improvements to engineering teams
What they're looking for
- Linux system administration
- Kubernetes and Docker containerization
- Hardware troubleshooting and field maintenance
- IP networking fundamentals
- Hands-on technical problem-solving
- Root-cause analysis and incident response
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Technical documentation
Benefits
- Salary range: $113,000–$155,000 USD
- Work on cutting-edge autonomous defense technology
- Global deployment opportunities
- On-site position in Costa Mesa, California
- Potential for security clearance sponsorship
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a time when you had to troubleshoot a complex issue involving hardware, software, and networking simultaneously in an unstructured environment. How did you approach it?
- Describe your hands-on experience with Linux system administration. What specific tasks and configurations have you managed?