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On Call Uav Sensor Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Electrical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$114K - $148K/yr

  • Medical

Expertise in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. * In-depth ... Extensive experience with UAV flight control systems, autopilot integration, and sensor fusion.

Senior Electrical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$114K - $148K/yr

  • Medical

Expertise in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. * In-depth ... Extensive experience with UAV flight control systems, autopilot integration, and sensor fusion.

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What is the difference between On Call Uav Sensor Operator vs Uav Pilot?

AspectOn Call Uav Sensor OperatorUav Pilot
CredentialsFAA Part 107 certification, sensor operation trainingFAA Part 107 certification, drone flying experience
Work EnvironmentRemote sensing, data collection, often in field or client sitesFlying drones, navigating airspace, often outdoors
Employer & IndustrySurvey, agriculture, environmental monitoringFilm, photography, inspection, surveying

The On Call Uav Sensor Operator specializes in operating sensors and collecting data using UAVs, often working in field environments. In contrast, a Uav Pilot primarily focuses on flying the drone itself. Both roles require FAA Part 107 certification, but their daily tasks and industry applications differ significantly.

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Deployment Engineer, Anvil with Security Clearance

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

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Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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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. Anduril's Deployment Operations group is seeking a Deployment Engineer to join our team, focusing specifically on the Anvil product line. In this role, you will ensure the success and reliability of Anvil's fielded systems. You will concentrate on the reliability, availability, and performance of the Anvil product line, bridging the gap between development and operations. By combining software engineering principles with operational expertise, you will automate tasks, manage incidents, and enhance system stability. You will collaborate closely with other engineering and operations groups to continually improve and maintain these critical systems. Your responsibilities will include debugging, real-time response, rapid resolution, and root-causing complex issues on electro-mechanical systems. You will shape product design changes and software updates based on lessons learned from support efforts. What You'll Do * Provide remote support to field operations groups as they install, operate, and maintain Anvil systems * Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, driving short-term resolutions and identifying long-term solutions * Work closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure Anvil systems are designed and built with reliability in mind * Drive continuous product improvement by leading post-mortem events involving engineering stakeholders * Set up and maintain monitoring systems to track system health and performance, and define alerts for potential issues * Build out data and telemetry infrastructure to monitor systems in real-time and consolidate fleet metrics * Compile technical documentation to support customers, field operations, and engineering * Travel to customer sites ( Required Qualifications * Extensive experience in UAV and small drone operations * Proficiency in flight telemetry systems and using UAV ground control software and flight planning tools * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve UAV operational issues, including diagnosing and fixing hardware and software problems * Proven ability to master complex technical systems and support them in operational environments with self-sufficiency across varied technologies * Strong skills in navigating unstructured hardware, software, and networking challenges; adept at driving ambiguous issues to clarity with data-driven root cause analyses * Demonstrated experience in on-call support within production environments with limited risk tolerance, reliably troubleshooting and maintaining systems * Proficiency in Linux and robotic systems, with strong command-line skills for extracting and manipulating data from software platforms * Experience with cloud-based databases, telemetry visualization platforms, and building dashboards; skilled in creating system metrics and leveraging analytics for performance improvements * Proven capability to integrate disparate telemetry, operational, and cloud data sources to generate actionable insights, fleet metrics, and reporting systems for continuous improvements * Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to gather requirements and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and customer support * U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data * Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance * Able 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. US Salary Range $120,000 - $180,000 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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits . 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 . * 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 . 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.

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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