Mission Operations Lead, EW
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mission Operations Lead with prior training and experience in a relevant engineering field to plan organize direct and lead internal and external program activities. The Mission Operations Lead will lead day-to-day execution of EW business line initiatives and tasks working with the Operations Lead to manage Field Events product deployments demonstrations as well as with the customer and the Deployment team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.
- Serve in a customer-facing capacity working directly with the Department of War to develop and deploy Anduril integrated hardware-software products to meet customer and operational needs. Support the delivery of contract deliverables to include the developing and implementing of measures of performance and effectiveness writing technical reports and logistics plans.
- Manage unblock and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
- Own the deployment of Andurils EW capabilities at test and demonstration events. Work across our Test & Evaluation Logistics Growth and Engineering teams to ensure that we are able to rapidly deliver real capability to users.
- Work cross-functionally and across business lines to plan execute and supervise EW field events such as internal and customer facing test events demonstrations and customer deliveries.
- Provide input to product and engineering teams to drive the development of product features and configurations that enhance or greatly improve the employment of Anduril EW products.
- Support end-users in understanding and using our capabilities through the development of training content integration into unit training schedules and delivery of training.
- Develop and contribute to a streamlined user feedback and engagement system which include issue tracking training sessions refreshers and focused preparation for large scale exercises and events.
- Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress identify gaps in communication or schedule manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results proactively.
- Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Andurils engineers.
- Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware from full-software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations at Anduril HQ to flight test events and demonstrations at test sites.
- Minimum of 6 years experience as a Program Manager Project Lead Cross-Functional Team Leader.
- Experience in leading the planning and execution of events.
- Experience translating and decomposing technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
- Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software and hardware development teams.
- Experience in project management and product deployment roles.
- Operational experience with the development employment or integration of EW systems into operational plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Willing to travel up to 50%.
- Experience and familiarity with software-defined radios
- Experience with Counter UAS systems
- Client management experience
- Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
- Prior military or government acquisition and/or government contracting experience
- Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
- Professional certifications such as PMP
US Salary Range
$132000 - $198000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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Required Experience:
Manager