Technical Operations Engineer, Ghost

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Technical Operations Engineer to support the Ghost unmanned aerial vehicle program, bridging product engineering and field operations. You'll manage forward-deployed operations in remote environments, conduct flight operations, perform maintenance, and ensure system reliability while supporting military customers.

What you'll do

• Execute flight operations, field maintenance, and customer support in deployed locations
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues in the field
• Conduct root-cause analysis and incident response for aerial systems
• Develop and implement operational and logistical plans for deployments and test events
• Provide training and technical support to military customers
• Maintain documentation and preventative maintenance schedules for product integrity

What they're looking for

• Problem-solving in unstructured environments
• Flight operations and aircraft systems knowledge
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Root-cause analysis and data-driven investigation
• Preventative maintenance procedures
• IP networking and Linux command line (preferred)
• UAS piloting in manual mode (preferred)
• Munitions handling experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary range $113,000–$155,000 USD
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge defense technology deployment
• Work with innovative AI-powered aerial systems
• Extensive international travel and field deployment experience
• Collaboration with specialized technical and military teams