Trainer, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Trainer, Air Defense

Join our USSOCOM System Integration Partner Program as a Mission Operations Engineer, where you will deliver world-class technical training to Special Operations Forces components and serve as the counter unmanned systems (cUAS) subject matter expert. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing comprehensive training curriculums across various platforms, managing hardware and software configurations for cUAS equipment, and collaborating with customers to identify knowledge gaps and build tailored solutions. Ideal candidates have a strong background in training, special operations experience, particularly Naval Special Warfare, and are comfortable working independently while representing Anduril at remote sites. This role requires proficiency in complex communication tools and a passion for advancing military capabilities through cutting-edge technology.

What you'll do

  • Deliver technical training and education to Special Operations Forces components.
  • Develop and update training curriculums for various platforms and systems.
  • Manage hardware and software configurations for counter unmanned systems equipment.
  • Identify knowledge gaps and build solutions for SOF component customers.
  • Serve as the internal voice of the customer, capturing product updates and supporting training.

What we're looking for

  • 8 years of relevant work experience in technical training or related field
  • Special Operations experience, preferably with Naval Special Warfare (NSW)
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver comprehensive training curriculums
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex information simply
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Willingness and capability to travel up to 50% internationally
  • Resourceful and independent collaborator with a strong ownership mentality

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