Senior Product Operations Engineer

Senior Product Operations Engineer role on Anduril’s Space team supporting live, classified networking for operational Space Domain Awareness data delivered to the United States Space Force.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical subject matter expert on a growing Product Operations team supporting a live, operational DoD system
• Set standards for team operations, communications, and problem solving while supporting daily execution on the Space platform
• Stand up, harden, and maintain classified Linux-based infrastructure across globally distributed sites in air-gapped environments
• Apply and enforce STIG compliance and system hardening across all deployed environments, owning the security posture
• Build, maintain, and evolve infrastructure as code using Ansible/Puppet to automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines
• Develop and maintain operational tooling, automation scripts, and workflow optimizations using Bash and Python
• Architect and run comprehensive observability across the stack with Splunk/ELK/Open Search logging, alerting, and tracing for distributed systems
• Operate containerized workloads in Kubernetes at scale in production and classified environments
• Provide real-time incident response with rapid root-cause analysis and resolution across application code and underlying infrastructure
• Partner cross-functionally with Software Engineering, Mission Ops, and TPMs to validate operational readiness for new deployments, features, and integrations
• Support 24x7 on-call as part of a team enabling the Space Domain Awareness mission
• Drive continuous improvement through proactive automation, system optimization, and process refinement with strong judgment on escalation

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (non-negotiable); able to maintain it (preferred: TS/SCI)
• 5+ years hands-on Kubernetes experience in production, including deploying, scaling, debugging, and managing containerized workloads (core to the role)
• Expert-level Linux proficiency working deeply in the terminal: networking, filesystems, systemd, SELinux, kernel tuning
• Proven STIG compliance and system hardening experience: applying STIGs, remediating findings, and understanding the rationale behind controls
• Strong experience standing up infrastructure in air-gapped/classified environments, including operating within their constraints
• Proficiency with Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform for infrastructure-as-code at scale
• Strong scripting ability in Bash and Python for production-grade automation and operational tools
• Hands-on observability tooling experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for monitoring, logging, alerting, and tracing
• Leadership presence without a formal management title, demonstrating competence, directness, and reliability
• Strong communication and documentation skills to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable language
• Strong initiative and self-direction in isolated, secure environments
• Understanding of software development practices: Git, code review, testing, and agile methodologies
• Enthusiasm for transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology in space environments

Technologies

• Linux, STIG, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Bash, Python
• Splunk, ELK, Open Search
• Prometheus, Grafana
• Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana
• Kubernetes, SELinux, systemd
• Git, COMSEC, HAIPE-compliant inline Type-1 network encryptors

About the Team

• Anduril’s Space team expands AI-powered capabilities to enhance Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners
• Building fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space

About the Job

• Operate, maintain, harden, and evolve a classified networking capability delivering operational Space Domain Awareness data for the United States Space Force
• Own reliability and security posture for globally distributed infrastructure in air-gapped environments, including new site setup and STIG hardening
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code and ensure observability across the stack
• Work with Mission Software Engineers, Product Operations teammates, Mission Operations Engineers, and Technical Program Managers to deploy on operationally relevant timelines
• Support customer site workflows worldwide by providing clear documentation, remote training, and serving as a first point of contact during issues
• Role is tied to an ongoing, funded program within Anduril’s Space Business Line

Preferred Qualifications

• Military background, particularly veterans who understand the operational environment, mission, and DoD culture
• Experience with COMSEC and HAIPE-compliant inline Type-1 network encryptors
• Networking certifications (CCNA or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness data and systems
• Knowledge of Anduril’s Lattice OS and its capabilities
• Proficiency in additional languages (Go, Rust, Java) and contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees, supporting health, recovery, and future needs

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Location: Costa Mesa, CA (onsite)

Compensation: USD 183,000 - 243,000 per year

Minimum Experience: 5 years