Mission Operations, Imaging

Mission Operations, Imaging Anduril Industries - 2.0 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $129,000 - $171,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Customer communication Customer relationship building Engineering testing Project planning Equipment installation Configuration management Client relationship development Risk mitigation strategy implementation Continuous improvement Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional team management Leadership Communication skills Sensors Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Full Job Description 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 TEAM

The Mission Operations team is responsible for managing the execution, growth, and success of our partners. Working across product, engineering, and logistics teams, our Mission Operations personnel own customer relationships and train users in deploying Anduril products in support of their missions. They work side-by-side with customers to understand their specific problem sets and adapt Anduril's offerings to fit mission needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Mission Operations Engineer to join our Imaging team. In this role, you are responsible for delivering and sustaining a capability that meets our customers' mission requirements and exceeds their expectations. You will be the Imaging subject matter expert for our mission partner(s) to help them develop and improve air defense and other capabilities, concepts of employment, hardware and software configuration management, and developmental system testing. You fulfill this responsibility through rigorous operational execution, detail orientation, proactive communication, deep mission understanding, and hard-won product expertise. If you are passionate about delivering and educating others on ground-breaking technology, contributing to the national security mission, interacting alongside professionals that span a wide-range of disciplines, and providing user feedback and lessons learned to continuously improve our product and our team Anduril is interested in speaking with you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Deployment planning and execution: We execute hundreds of deployment events each year, including site installations, test and evaluation exercises, demonstrations, and training and maintenance visits. You will orchestrate these events, leading a cross-functional team that spans hardware supply, logistics, engineering, and more to achieve mission success for Anduril and our customers. Meticulous, resourceful, and detailed-oriented, you will manage every step of the deployment process, from site survey to testing, pack-out, installation, training, and sustainment. No job is too small. You consistently demonstrate extraordinary judgment, grit, and composure in high-pressure situations. You anticipate every contingency, build lightweight processes, soberly assess and mitigate risk, and deliberately learn from your experiences to continuously improve.

Relationship management:

Build trust with customers, industry partners, users, and Anduril teammates through effective communication, positive attitude, and follow-through. With careful listening and observation, you internalize your counterpart's priorities and requirements. With empathy and responsiveness, you quickly build rapport, trust, and confidence in our capability. You develop relationships across the organization and communicate honestly and directly. You are committed to giving and receiving feedback well. Your partners always know what you expect from them, and know exactly what to expect from you.

Mission expertise:

Develop a deep knowledge of our mission partner(s) mission requirements, including the nature of the threats they face, regulatory challenges, resource constraints, rules of engagement, and more. You will become a subject matter expert and the voice of the customer, capable of effectively communicating requirements and concepts to Anduril engineers so they can continue to enhance our capability to meet evolving mission needs. You are deeply motivated to shape the future of air defense.

Product expertise:

Develop a thorough understanding of the capabilities and limitations of Imaging's sensors and systems. You are innately curious about the technology underpinning our capability, and are not satisfied with a superficial understanding of how and why it works. You are constantly educating yourself about the strengths and weaknesses of different sensor modalities, the challenges of GNSS denied environments, power and networking requirements, and more. You will become an opinionated power user who can reliably forecast how our capability will perform against a broad range of threat profiles, environmental conditions, and mission constraints.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree or 5+ years experience in a technical field, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domain Highly organized creative problem-solver with proven project management skills Ownership mentality with strong initiative in managing your own work in isolated environments Proven experience leading tech-enabled teams of peers while building a culture of influence through relationships Deep interest in national security issues and defense technologies, with a commitment to lifelong learning Willing to travel up to 50% of the time Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with US governmental procurement processes The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

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