UAV Operator, Bolt
About The Team
The Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops small aerial drones (Group 1-3) along with all the necessary equipment for testing, deployment, and operation. The team transforms products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from initial concepts into operational systems. We work closely with specialized teams to tackle some of our customers' most complex challenges. Currently, we are seeking a technical operations engineer for the Bolt program where you will leverage your operational and technical expertise to shape and deploy a solution of maximum effectiveness and reliability. Your scope will include standing up forward-deployed operations in austere environments, ensuring the successful combat employment of Anduril products, and shaping the long-term sustainment of these products. In addition, you will be a core participant in customer demonstrations and customer trainings, and test events closer to home.
About The Job
As a member of the Technical Operations team for TRS, you will play a critical role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You will be involved in unmanned air vehicle development programs, using your technical and operational expertise to deliver reliable solutions in challenging, remote environments. The Technical Operations team also play essential role in shaping the field sustainment of these products through various test and evaluation events, customer demonstrations, and deployments.
What You’ll Do
- Support military aviation projects by executing flight operations, conducting field maintenance, providing customer field support and training
- Tackle complex issues related to hardware, software, and networking in unstructured situations, driving them to resolution
- Drive events as the SME of the product, advising customers on operational employment and best practices
- 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
- Maintain support plans for hardware and software
- Assist in event planning and resource allocation, keeping key stakeholders informed about Technical Operations requirements
- Incident response root-cause analyses (RCAs) for air systems in the field
- Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures
- Maintain up-to-date documentation
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience of strong problem solving in unstructured environments at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
- Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair critical site product components and infrastructure.
- Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors
- Willingness to work with energetic material (warheads).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team.
- Willingness to travel up to 80%
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret/Secret security clearance
- This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA, and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or related field
- Experience with weapon systems for manned aircraft, UAS, or missiles
- Experience with munitions live fire testing or munitions handling
- Experience with VTOL quad copter air systems
- Demonstrated coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages (NixOS and Rust preferred)
- Background in military deployments with Special Operations Forces, or to hazard zones.
US Salary Range
$113,000 - $155,000 USD
Benefits
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