Technical Operations Engineer, HVACR, Anduril Expeditionary Systems

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 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 ROLE The AES Technical Operations Engineering team is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer with a specialization in HVACR systems. The HVACR TechOps Engineer relies on a comprehensive first-principles knowledge of modern HVACR systems to excel in field troubleshooting, provide efficient and accurate root cause analysis, and execute quality repairs across a growing fleet of cutting-edge cooling systems. As an HVACR Technical Operations Engineer at Anduril, you will be a key member of an elite team committed to becoming the world's best at deploying rugged cooling solutions to austere environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will collaborate closely with the product development team to improve our systems, utilizing your extensive experience to deliver highly effective and reliable solutions. Your responsibilities will span a variety of areas, such as: - HVAC Incident Triage, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, & Repairs, including: - Refrigerant circuits equipped with a variety of compressors and metering devices - Electric motors including PSC, VFD driven three-phase, and ECM. - Control systems and components ranging from embedded microcontrollers to thermo-mechanical valves - Power systems including single and three-phase electricity service - Psychrometric/thermodynamic system-level troubleshooting - Pre-deployment Testing and Configuration of HVACR Units - Deployment Logistics - Deployment Operations Including Setup and Customer Training - System Reliability and Performance Enhancements The insights you gather from these experiences will feed directly into product development and enable you to guide others in the deployment and operation of our products. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Based in (or willing to relocate with financial assistance to) Costa Mesa, California; adept at collaborating with a distributed team - Willingness to travel up to 75%, potentially to remote or austere locations. Availability for prompt travel to customer sites - In-depth first-principles knowledge of HVACR fundamentals including electric circuits, power, controls, heat transfer, psychrometrics, airflow, and refrigerant vapor compression cycles. - Ability to train others on the inner workings of HVACR machines as well as their application at a system level. - Profound hands-on HVAC expertise with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and quality repairs - EPA 608 Certification - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers - Competency in data-driven analysis - A strong grasp of OSHA and EPA standards - Skill in training both peers and customers on HVAC equipment operation with a focus on reliability and safety - Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Extensive experience troubleshooting light-commercial or commercial air conditioning, commercial kitchen refrigeration, process cooling, or supermarket refrigeration systems. - Recognition as a technical authority on HVACR system troubleshooting, maintenance, and sustainment in rugged environments - Experience with HVACR operations in secure environments, such as DoD - Military background with a specialization in HVACR systems - Experience configuring and integrating HVACR machines and accessories into control systems such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, or other BMS/BAS controllers. - Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance - Professional HVAC certifications including state licensing, NATE, or other recognized bodies - EU F-Gas Category I certification 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 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. US Salary Range $113,000—$155,000 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 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.