Technical Operations Engineer Trainer, Connected Warfare
Anduril Industries · California
📍 Costa Mesa, California, United States💰 $132,000via greenhousePosted 2026-07-27
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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 Technical Operations Trainer is a senior individual contributor responsible for building technical capability across the organization. You will combine deep technical knowledge with instructional expertise to own major training initiatives within the business line. This role requires the drive to rapidly learn new systems and translate complex technical concepts into scalable learning solutions that accelerate workforce readiness
Key Responsibilities
Training Program Development & Delivery
End-to-End Training Frameworks: Design comprehensive training frameworks and curricula that span from onboarding through advanced technical proficiency for Tech Ops engineers
Curriculum Design: Translate complex systems into scalable learning artifacts including runbooks, SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides
Training Delivery: Conduct hands-on technical training across diverse products and systems, adapting instructional methods to learner needs and operational contexts
Proficiency Standards: Set training priorities, proficiency thresholds, and certification standards that ensure operational readiness
Technical Mastery & Continuous Learning
Rapid System Acquisition: Demonstrate the drive and capability to quickly learn new products and systems, developing sufficient expertise to effectively train others
Deep Technical Knowledge: Maintain expertise across hardware, software, networking, and operational procedures to deliver credible, field-informed training
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a technical resource for training-related questions, bridging gaps between engineering knowledge and operational application
Continuous Content Updates: Stay up to date of any product changes, field insights, and emerging technologies to ensure training remains current and relevant
Knowledge Management & Documentation
Documentation Leadership: Produce and maintain clear, well-structured technical documentation, training materials, and reference guides
Knowledge Architecture: Design knowledge management systems that capture institutional knowledge and prevent single points of failure
Standards Development: Establish documentation standards and training artifacts that are adopted across teams and programs
Lessons Integration: Incorporate real-time field insights and After Action Reviews into training updates to ensure content reflects operational realities
Gap Analysis & Process Improvement
Capability Assessment: Identify systemic capability gaps across the workforce and design training solutions that scale with new products and processes
Data-Driven Training: Conduct gap analyses to develop targeted, data-driven training plans that address specific skill deficiencies
Training Metrics: Track and measure workforce readiness and performance uplift to demonstrate training program effectiveness
Process Innovation: Refine training frameworks and delivery methods for scalable, repeatable success across diverse learner populations
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
SME Partnership: Collaborate with other subject matter experts, engineering teams, and sustainment engineers to develop effective training content
Stakeholder Engagement: Work with Engineers, Deployment Ops, and Mission Ops to align training programs with operational priorities
Mentorship & Development: Mentor Tech Ops engineers on technical concepts, troubleshooting approaches, and operational best practices
Field Integration: Incorporate real time field insights from deployments, demos, and T&E events into training updates; provide onsite support when needed
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in technical field operations, deployed software engineering, or technical hands-on operational roles
Proven track record of becoming a Subject Matter Expert on a system and sharing that knowledge with others
Comfortable delivering training to groups and individuals at varying skill levels
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to rapidly learn complex technical systems
Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally for training delivery and field support
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance and support operations involving sensitive materials
Ability to support the handling and working with munitions
Ability 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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software, Technology or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
Experience with defense systems, autonomous platforms, or complex hardware/software integration
Experience establishing training standards, certification programs, or competency frameworks
Prior military instructor experience or equivalent technical training roles
Strong instructional design skills with ability to create engaging, effective learning experiences for diverse audiences
Experience as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer
What Success Looks Like
Training Authority: You are recognized as the subject matter expert for
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