Anduril
Senior Mission Operations Engineer, US Navy (Active Clearance)
$167K–$209K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +2 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Seattle, Washington, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 10+ years managing complex technical programs, preferably in defense or national security contexts.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in defense program management.
About the job
Leads Navy-focused mission operations and program execution, translating operational needs into technical Command and Control and Integrated Fires solutions and supporting deployment with Navy users.
What you'll do
- Translate Navy concepts and doctrine into technical requirements and coordinate solution design with engineering teams.
- Manage program execution, stakeholder engagement, risks, timelines, budgets, and milestones.
- Support Navy end users in the field with training, exercises, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and feedback; inform business development.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in defense program management.
- 10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs.
- Strong understanding of shipboard Command and Control systems, Integrated Fires, or related warfighting functions.
- Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI.
Nice to have
- U.S. Navy experience or deep familiarity with Navy operations, doctrine, and organizational structure.
- Experience with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives or related Joint Force integration efforts.
Pay
$167,000 — $209,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Lattice OS
AI focus
The team delivers AI-enabled Command and Control capabilities connecting sensors to shooters across domains.
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