Full-Time
Technical Operations Engineer
Connected Warfare
Posted on 6/11/2025
Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$112k - $168k/yr
Mid
Newport Beach, CA, USA
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Ability to gather requirements from end-users.
- Communicate and teach complex subjects with clarity and simplicity.
- Able to build trust cross-functionally, navigate customer hierarchies, and influence teams in a peer-leadership capacity.
- Proven ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments.
- Must demonstrate an innate drive to be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system.
- Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking.
- Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution.
- Naturally inquisitive, able to independently research and learn new technical components or concepts.
- Ability to develop complex operational and logistics plans to move people and things quickly, over long distances, in unfamiliar locations.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
- Willingness to travel to remote regions of the world for up to two months at a time (up to 80% of the year).
- 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.
- Deploy and support Anduril’s products all over the world.
- Work with engineering teams to iteratively improve products over time.
- Take ownership of delivering the technical solution.
- Coach teammates on systems that you’ve gained intimate familiarity with.
- Guide users through product employment and troubleshooting.
- Advise account managers on how to structure an operation to ensure technical success.
- Communicate specific recommendations for product refinement to engineering teams.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Prior military or overseas contracting experience.
- Familiarity with Linux OS. Comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with tools and electronics.
Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, focusing on solutions for government and commercial clients. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. The company stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies into its products, maintaining a competitive edge in the defense technology market. Anduril's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$6.2B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Anduril secured $2.5 billion funding, doubling its valuation to $30.5 billion.
- Partnerships with Meta and Archer Aviation expand Anduril's technological capabilities.
- Winning the U.S. Army AR/VR headset contract showcases Anduril's competitive edge.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in the low-altitude economy may impact market share.
- Collaboration with Meta may face regulatory and privacy challenges.
- Reliance on government contracts exposes Anduril to policy shift risks.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
- The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
- Anduril's focus on AI-driven defense solutions sets it apart in the industry.
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Benefits
Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 0%Whatever the size of the pie, the companies vying for a slice of it include upstarts like Archer Aviation (ACHR), which is currently testing an eVTOL model and partnering with defense contractor Anduril to develop military applications, and Joby Aviation (JOBY), which is in the process of getting its air taxi certified for passenger rides.
Defense tech startup Anduril secured a $2.5 billion investment led by Founders Fund, which contributed $1 billion, marking its largest single investment. This Series G round doubled Anduril's valuation to $30.5 billion. The investment was oversubscribed by over eight times. Anduril's success was bolstered by winning a U.S. Army AR/VR headset contract, originally awarded to Microsoft for $22 billion. The defense tech sector is experiencing a surge in investments.
Anduril, a US-based autonomous defense tech startup, announced a $2.5 billion Series G funding round, boosting its valuation to $30.5 billion. This more than doubles its previous valuation of $14 billion. The funding supports Anduril's mission to innovate military systems with autonomous and AI-powered technologies, appealing to governments seeking advanced defense solutions.
Defense technology company Anduril Industries announced it has raised $2.5 billion in funding at a valuation of $30.5 billion post-money. This funding round more than doubled the valuation from last year ($14 billion) after Anduril raised $1.5 billion.
Founders Fund has led a significant $2.5 billion Series G funding round for US defense tech company Anduril Industries. This includes a $1 billion cornerstone commitment, marking the largest single investment in Founders Fund's history. The funding round has doubled Anduril's valuation to $30.5 billion, according to Bloomberg.