Technical Operations Engineer

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.

About the Role

Anduril’s Deployment Operations group is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to join our UK‑based team. As a member of the Technical Operations team, you will deploy and support Anduril’s Counter‑UAS systems worldwide, working early in product lifecycles and collaborating closely with engineering and mission operations teams. You will coach teammates and users, troubleshoot and refine product usage, advise account managers, and communicate recommendations for engineering improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Network+ and Linux+ or equivalent experience preferred
• Must be able to lift 50–70 lbs and work in austere environments, climb towers, and use basic hand tools
• Basic understanding of AC/DC power systems, generators, and load calculations
• Proficiency with multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance
• Termination of power cables with NEMA connectors and RJ45 connectors
• Experience with fiber optics and RF systems (PtP, PtMP, mesh); understand basic antenna concepts and spectrum analysis
• Systematic troubleshooting and documentation of systems
• Ability to operate independently and in teams, interacting with customers and training users
• High travel rate, both domestic and international; must have passport
• Gather requirements from end‑users and communicate complex subjects with clarity and simplicity
• Build trust cross‑functionally, navigate customer hierarchies, and influence teams in a peer‑leadership capacity
• Proven ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments
• Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking
• Naturally inquisitive; independently research and learn new technical components or concepts
• Develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things quickly over long distances and in unfamiliar locations
• Willingness to travel to remote regions for up to two months at a time (up to 80% of the year)
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance
• Meet health and medical requirements in advance of deployments

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Prior military or overseas contracting experience
• Familiarity with Linux OS and ability to obtain data from software platforms using command‑line tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude with tools and electronics

Healthcare Benefits

• US roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost
• UK & AUS roles: Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered for employee and dependents
• IE roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance for employee and dependents

Additional Benefits

• Income protection: Life and disability insurance for all employees
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver and wellness leave available
• Family planning & parenting support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers
• Mental health resources: Free 24/7 access to therapy and life coaching; legal and financial support services
• Professional development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on 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

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