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Technical Operations Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $113,000–$113,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Deploying, supporting, and maintaining Mission Autonomy systems (hardware, software, networking) for military defense projects in unstructured field environments.

Role type

Senior Technical Operations Engineer (Field Deployment)

Builds

Mission Autonomy systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense technology, autonomous systems, hardware/software integration

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Linux system administration, containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker), hardware assembly and repair, low/high-voltage electrical component management, incident response root-cause analysis, operational planning, analytical problem-solving

Preferred skills

IP networking fundamentals, Linux command line proficiency, prior military or overseas contracting experience

Technologies

Kubernetes, Docker, Linux

Responsibilities

Execute technical operations and field maintenance for defense projects; provide end-to-end support including hardware setup and software configuration; troubleshoot complex hardware/software/networking issues in the field; communicate field issue status to internal and customer teams; support development of operational and logistical plans; pre-configure systems for customer infrastructure integration; conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures; maintain up-to-date documentation

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with field deployment focus

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