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Operational Support Engineer

Job in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, USA
Listing for: Clearance Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Logistics Coordination, Operations Management, Inventory Control & Analysis
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 112000 - 149000 USD Yearly USD 112000.00 149000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Operational Support Engineer Jobs

Operational Support Engineer

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.

The Anduril Maritime team is a dedicated group of driven professionals passionate about advancing subsea technology and delivering innovative capabilities to meet our customers' needs. We are seeking an Operational Support Engineer to join the Dive-XL Field Operations team. In this role, you will lead all facets of operational support for the Dive-XL mission - owning logistics coordination, sparing strategy, equipment readiness, and site preparedness to enable operations of our cutting-edge system in some of the most demanding and dynamic conditions.

Logistics

& Supply Chain Coordination
  • Own end-to-end logistics coordination for field operations; ensure timely procurement, delivery, and availability of all gear and support equipment across multiple assets.
  • Drive sparing strategy and maintain critical spare inventory levels to minimize operational downtime.
  • Coordinate with supply chain managers on procurement priorities, lead times, and inventory management.
  • Lead Field Ops consumables tracking, forecasting, and replenishment.
  • Manage RMA processes for defective equipment in coordination with field team and quality.
Equipment Readiness & Maintenance
  • Lead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs and heavy-duty equipment in the field.
  • Own equipment readiness standards across all operational assets; establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Conduct monthly inventories of equipment spread across multiple assets and ensure accountability.
  • Maintain an organized warehouse with properly stored materials, equipment, and inventory.
Site Surveys & Deployment
  • Lead site surveys for new and existing operational locations; identify logistical requirements and constraints.
  • Coordinate test site mobilization and demobilization efforts, including over-the-ground transport and craning operations.
  • Develop and standardize deployment documents, checklists, and strategic planning materials.
  • Travel and lead customer-facing operations approximately 50% of the time.
Operational Leadership
  • Serve as the primary interface for logistics and sparing within the field ops team.
  • Identify and drive process improvements across operational support functions.
  • Adapt to emerging needs and take ownership of new projects associated with operational support.
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in logistics, equipment maintenance, or operational support
  • Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating operational logistics in a field environment
  • Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing complex inventories and equipment across distributed assets
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Oracle (or equivalent ERP systems)
  • Excellent communication and ability to interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to deploy up to 50% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment substance screening and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hoisting Engineer License
  • HMT 252 Shipping Excepted Lithium Batteries
  • Knowledge of offshore HSE policies and best practices
  • Experience supporting autonomous vehicle or marine operations
  • Prior military logistics or expeditionary support experience
  • 100T Captains License

US Salary Range $112,000 - $149,000 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:
Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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