Mission Operations Engineer

This role will support the Maneuver Dominance division a team dedicated to developing and fielding highly autonomous systems to enhance the fight in the land domain. As our team expands we are seeking a mission operations engineer to focus on the challenges of development projects in a fast-paced and ever-changing threat landscape.

As a Mission Operations Engineer supporting Maneuver Dominance you will plan and coordinate all flight-related activities across a diverse fleet of aircraft including manned and unmanned assets. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of test events demonstrations and operational deployments through expert logistics planning resource management and hands-on operational support. The right candidate is a resourceful problem solver who thrives with limited resources and adapts quickly to dynamic operational environments.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Support flight operations for aircraft including operations planning scheduling and resource allocation to support development and customer facing activities.
• Serve as Site Lead for flight test events demonstrations and operational deployments coordinating personnel aircraft equipment and logistics across multiple test locations.
• Develop comprehensive logistics plans for demonstrations deployments operations and maintenance of systems across varied military and test environments.
• Coordinate with test engineers pilots program teams and military partners to align logistics processes with test schedules mission planning and resource allocation.
• Manage demonstration and test inventory equipment readiness and site logistics to ensure continuous operational readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate logistical considerations into product design development and sustainment planning. Contribute to proposal development for new contracts focusing on logistics and sustainment aspects.
• Analyze and improve logistics and operations processes to enhance efficiency reduce costs and scale operations across expanding programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in military and civilian airlift logistics with a strong background in both ground and air support operations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing logistics strategies for complex military systems in line with Department of Defense (DoD) logistics processes regulations and standards.
• Experience with logistics software and inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to optimize complex logistics networks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with emerging technologies in defense and their logistical implications.
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to obtain up to a Top Secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Aviation Operations Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience with C5 C-17 C-130 and civilian equivalent logistics planning cargo handling large-scale deployments of equipment and supply flow.
• Proficiency with autonomous systems or unmanned aerial vehicles .
• Certification in logistics or supply chain management.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and rapid prototyping environments.
• Exposure to international logistics and foreign military sales.

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 Andurils 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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