Associate Director, Technical Operations, Tactical Recon and Strike

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 Tactical Recon and 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 , , , and 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 field operations team lead to support hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are passionate about creating a robust robotics platform that can be tasked and monitored in real time through various interfaces.

About The Job

As Associate Director of Technical Operations Engineering for TRS, you will play a crucial role in bridging product engineering and deployed operations. You'll be embedded in air vehicle development programs, leveraging your technical and operational expertise to shape and deploy highly effective and reliable solutions in austere, remote environments.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of Technical Operations Engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Identify training needs and manage staffing plans.
• Recruit and hire subject matter experts.

Field Operations Management:

• Lead Technical Operations Engineers in military aviation projects.
• Ensure project timelines are met and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Report status to management and stakeholders.

Air Systems Support:

• Execute technical operations strategies for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Ensure high availability and performance of air systems.
• Maintain support plans for personnel, hardware, and software.
• Oversee event planning and resource allocation.

Product Support:

• Lead incident response for air systems in the field.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation.

Process Improvement:

• Implement process improvements and automation in workflows.
• Optimize systems for military environments.
• Develop standardized deployment procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in UAS field operations management
• Military experience as a UAV operators or maintenance
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills
• Ability to train others and work extended hours
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Able to meet health and medical requirements in advance of deployments in accordance with DFARS 252.225-7040, DoDI 3020.41, and/or any additional requirements outlined by region or supporting force, as applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Experience with weapon systems for manned or unmanned aircraft or missiles
• Experience with ground-based air defense systems, airbreathing propulsion systems, aircraft/launch vehicle flight line operations, or munitions storage and handling
• Demonstrated coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages

US Salary Range$166,000—$220,000 USD

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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your 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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