--- title: 'Mission Operations Engineer - Middle East at Anduril Industries' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mission-operations-engineer-middle-east-anduril-industries-abu-dhabi-4e4gre65zxqe' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-24' --- # Mission Operations Engineer - Middle East at Anduril Industries - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - **Posted:** 2026-07-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5185352007?gh_jid=5185352007 ## Job description 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. ## ABOUT THE TEAM The Connected Warfare division builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time-sensitive, multi-domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our technology enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of endpoints across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time-sensitive decisions, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kill chains and enable mission autonomy. The Mission Operations (MOPs) team is responsible for managing the execution, growth, and success of our customer accounts. Based out of our regional hub in the UAE, our team owns customer relationships across the GCC. We work side-by-side with operators to deploy our Connected Warfare products in support of their missions. Because the problems we solve are uniquely challenging, our team members naturally gravitate toward finding solutions, navigating hurdles, and doing whatever it takes to ensure mission success. ## ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on Mission Operations Specialist to lead the deployment, user training, and day-to-day operational success of our Connected Warfare products in Kuwait. Based out of our UAE office, you will be the primary technical and operational bridge to our Kuwaiti defense and national security customers. This is not a desk job. You will be on the ground in Kuwait up to 50% of the time, working directly with end-users, setting up tactical mesh networks, integrating sensors, and ensuring our command and control (C2) software performs flawlessly in the field. This is an execution-focused role designed for a highly capable, technically minded professional ready to take immense ownership of a key GCC defense account. Key Responsibilities: - Orchestrate Tactical Deployments: Lead the physical deployment and configuration of our Connected Warfare hardware, software, and sensor networks in support of Kuwaiti customer missions. - Train the Operator: Design and deliver hands-on training to military, security, and tactical operators, ensuring they are fully capable of utilizing our mesh networks and C2 systems. - Bridge the Gap to Engineering: Work side-by-side with users in the field to understand their specific workflow challenges, translating real-world operational requirements back to our engineering teams in the UAE and globally. - Drive Local Account Success: Build trust-based relationships with mid-level officers and technical stakeholders in Kuwait to ensure high system adoption and uncover future mission needs. - Cross-Functional Execution: Coordinate with UAE-based logistics, legal, and engineering teams to ensure deployments in Kuwait are executed seamlessly and meet strict timelines. ## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Mission-First Mindset: You put the needs of the customer and the mission first. You are motivated by the opportunity to radically evolve national and international defense capabilities. - Extreme Ownership: We look for owners. You will be entrusted with high levels of responsibility in Kuwait. You must be comfortable stepping up, solving vague technical problems, and driving tasks to completion on the ground without constant supervision. - Technical & Tactical Aptitude: We are first and foremost a deep-tech company working with machine learning, distributed networking, and sensor fusion. You must have a strong desire to understand how complex hardware/software systems operate and be comfortable troubleshooting them in high-pressure field environments. - Collaboration & Adaptability: You thrive in unstructured environments and enjoy working as part of a flat, low-ego, fast-moving team that values teamwork over hierarchy. ## WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Serve in a customer-facing capacity, working directly with Kuwaiti defense/security entities to deploy Connected Warfare products. - Own the delivery of operational contracts, including system setups, performance monitoring, and creating user engagement roadmaps. - Design and implement user feedback loops to gather, triage, and prioritize requirements and software bugs found during field use or training exercises. - Provide direct input to product development teams to drive features that enhance user workflows and operational efficiency. - Travel frequently between the UAE and Kuwait (up to 50% travel) to support active operations, field testing, and training events. ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Prior experience in field operations, technical deployment, defense technology, tactical communications, systems integration, or technical customer success roles. - Strong technical aptitude with a proven ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic IP networking/RF communications in the field. - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with tactical operators and technical teams. - Excellent written and spoken English. - Based in the UAE (or willing to relocate) with a passport/visa status that allows for rapid, seamless travel to Kuwait. - Ability to obtain and maintain necessary local security clearances required for Kuwaiti military and government installations. ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Academic background in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. - Prior experience or familiarity with military operations, C2 (Command & Control) systems, intelligence workflows, or unmanned systems. - Experience configuring or troubleshooting tactical networks, sensors, or edge-computing devices. 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. For more information, [Explore Our Benefits](https://www.anduril.com/careers). Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: - No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. - Please always verify communications: - Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. - Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. - Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. - What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security. ## About Anduril Industries ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A military technology company developing AI-powered autonomous systems and software for defense and national security. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series H) - **Headquarters**: Costa Mesa, California, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, Matt Grimm, Joe Chen, Brian Schimpf ## Core Business - Primary industry: Defense, aerospace, artificial intelligence, robotics - Target customers: Primarily B2G – U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments (e.g., UK, UAE), and border security agencies (e.g., CBP) - Mission/purpose: To accelerate the adoption of advanced technology in defense, with a focus on autonomous systems, AI-driven decision-making, and rapid production at scale. ## Products & Services - **[Lattice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries#Lattice)**: AI-powered software platform that fuses sensor data from multiple sources (Anduril and third-party) to detect, identify, and track objects in real time. Core to all Anduril systems. - **[Sentry Tower](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries#Sentry_Tower)**: Autonomous, solar-powered surveillance tower (33ft) with cameras, radar, thermal imaging, and comms – used for border security and military base protection. - **[Ghost](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries#Ghost)**: Small, portable unmanned aerial system (UAS) for reconnaissance and surveillance; used by U.S. Marines and other forces. - **Altius Family**: Tube-launched, fixed-wing UAVs (e.g., Altius 600, Altius 700M) that can be deployed from aircraft, ground vehicles, or larger UAVs. - **Fury (YFQ-44A)**: Semi-autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) developed for the U.S. Air Force’s CCA program; first flight in October 2025. - **IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System)**: Anduril took over development from Microsoft in 2025; a heads-up display/goggle system for ground soldiers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: $61 billion (Series H, May 2026) – [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries) - **Annual Revenue**: $2 billion (2025) – [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries) - **Total Funding**: ~$12.7 billion (across all rounds, including $5B raise in May 2026) – [robotics.press](https://robotics.press/news/anduril-deep-dive/) - **Notable Investors**: Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, 8VC, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Valor Equity Partners, D1 Capital Partners, Sands Capital - **Notable Customers/Partners**: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), UK Home Office, Royal Navy, Edge Group (UAE), OpenAI - **Growth Signals**: - Raised $5B in May 2026 at a $61B valuation, up from $14B in August 2024 - Constructing Arsenal-1, a $1B hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ohio, with partnerships from Ohio State University - Acquired multiple companies between 2021-2026 (Area-I, Adranos, Blue Force Technologies, Numerica, Klas, ExoAnalytic Solutions, etc.) - Won contracts for CCA development (Air Force), robotic combat vehicle software (Army), and CBP border surveillance - Took over IVAS program from Microsoft (2025) - Employees grew from ~90 in 2017 to 7,000 in 2026 ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated**: Designs, manufactures, and operates its own hardware (drones, towers, missiles) and software (Lattice), enabling rapid iteration. - **AI-first approach**: Lattice provides a common operating picture across domains, reducing decision latency in combat scenarios. - **Speed of production**: Arsenal projects aim to produce advanced autonomous systems faster than traditional defense primes. - **Government trust**: Deep relationships with DoD and allied agencies, demonstrated by multi-million-dollar contracts and classified work. - **In-person, security-focused culture**: Proximity to military bases, industrial equipment, and classified contract requirements create a unique operational moat. ## Strategic Focus - **Hyperscale manufacturing**: Build Arsenal-1 (Ohio) and subsequent “Arsenal” facilities to manufacture autonomous weapons at near-peer-competitive speed. - **Space domain**: Acquired ExoAnalytic Solutions (March 2026) to expand into space-based intelligence and surveillance. - **Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)**: Fury is a key program; competing for Air Force’s CCA Increment 1. - **International expansion**: Partnership with UAE’s Edge Group; sales to UK (Royal Navy, Home Office); plans to serve other Five Eyes and allied nations. - **AI integration**: Partnership with OpenAI to enhance defense systems; Lattice already used by Space Force for surveillance networks. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: Direct impact on national security and defense technology – opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. - **Culture**: Emphasizes in-person collaboration due to security requirements, industrial equipment, and classified programs. Offices include Costa Mesa (HQ), Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Washington D.C., London, and Sydney. - **Growth trajectory**: Company has grown from 90 employees to 7,000 in ~9 years; significant investment in new facilities and acquisitions indicates continued expansion. - **Engineering focus**: Heavy investment in software, AI, hardware, and manufacturing engineering – roles span from software engineers to aerospace engineers to production specialists. - **Notable perks/benefits**: Not detailed in public sources, but the company offers competitive compensation in a high-stakes, high-impact environment. The Ohio Arsenal-1 facility will employ many from Ohio State University’s applied science programs. ## Sources 1. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries) – Wikipedia: Anduril Industries (key facts, revenue, employee count, product details, funding, acquisitions) 2. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/anduril/__qqOI0HKR47lFXorj9FAQlDfmJOqfOpDNWiW3JcO--ss) – Tracxn: Anduril company profile, funding stage, founders 3. [robotics.press](https://robotics.press/news/anduril-deep-dive/) – Robotics Press: Deep dive on valuation, revenue, total funding, employee estimate 4. [anduril.com/careers](https://www.anduril.com/careers) – Official careers page (search result summary) 5. 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