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Mission Operations Engineer, EW

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Anduril logoAnduril · Costa Mesa, CA
$112K–$149K/yrFull-timeOn-site1d ago
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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mission Operations Lead with prior training and experience in a relevant engineering field, to plan, organize, direct, and lead internal and external program activities. The Mission Operations Lead will lead day-to-day execution of EW business line initiatives and tasks - working with the Operations Lead to manage Field Events, product deployments, demonstrations, as well as with the customer, and the Deployment team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
  • Own the deployment of Anduril's EW capabilities at test and demonstration events. Work across our Test & Evaluation, Logistics, Growth, and Engineering teams to ensure that we are able to rapidly deliver real capability to users.
  • Work cross-functionally and across business lines to plan, execute, and supervise EW field events such as internal and customer facing test events, demonstrations, and customer deliveries.
  • Provide input to product and engineering teams to drive the development of product features and configurations that enhance or greatly improve the employment of Anduril EW products.
  • Support end-users in understanding and using our capabilities through the development of training content, integration into unit training schedules, and delivery of training.
  • Develop and contribute to a streamlined user feedback and engagement system, which include issue tracking, training sessions, refreshers, and focused preparation for large scale exercises and events.
  • Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.
  • Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Anduril's engineers.
  • Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from full-software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations at Anduril HQ to flight test events and demonstrations at test sites.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 6+ years experience as a Program Manager, Project Lead, Cross-Functional Team Leader.
  • Experience in leading the planning and execution of events.
  • Experience translating and decomposing technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
  • Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software and hardware development teams.
  • Experience in project management and product deployment roles.
  • Operational experience with the development, employment, or integration of EW systems into operational plans.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Willing to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

  • Experience and familiarity with software-defined radios
  • Experience with Counter UAS systems
  • Client management experience
  • Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
  • Prior military or government acquisition and/or government contracting experience
  • Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Professional certifications such as PMP
  • US Salary Range
  • $112,000 - $149,000 USD

Benefits

Vision insuranceEquity / stock options

Additional Information

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.


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