Anduril Industries

defense technology

OperationsAnalyst(ScenarioDesign)

$146–194k Costa Mesa, California, United States
The Brief

“Operations Analyst (Scenario Design) at Anduril Industries. Skills: scenario design, mission design, operations analysis, storytelling, technical accuracy, operational credibility. Craft compelling and operationally credible demonstrations that showcase Anduril's technology solving real-world defense challenges. Design and develop engaging military scenarios that demonstrate system capabilities and address realistic operational challenges”

What You'll Achieve.

showcase Anduril's technology solving real-world defense challenges; demonstrate system capabilities and address realistic operational challenges; align technical capabilities with customer needs and mission outcomes; showcase how our technology delivers mission success; align all stakeholders around mission outcomes

Industry & Context.

defense technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills for scenario balancing and iterative design; Identify technical constraints early and develop creative solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U. S. Secret security clearance, Active U. S. Secret security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of professional experience in scenario design, mission design, level design, or operations analysis for games, interactive simulations, or defense applications, Portfolio demonstrating scenario/mission/level design work for interactive applications, communication skills with the ability to create clear design documentation and incorporate stakeholder feedback, Analytical skills for scenario balancing and iterative design, Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine, or modeling and simulation tools, Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U. S. Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience designing scenarios for military simulations, wargames, or defense applications, Background in military operations or understanding of military doctrine and procedures, Experience with operations analysis or mission modeling, Background in scripting or technical implementation (e.g. , Python, visual scripting), Knowledge of XR design principles and constraints, Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and product teams, Active U. S. Secret security clearance

What You'll Do.

Craft compelling and operationally credible demonstrations that showcase Anduril's technology solving real-world defense challenges

Design and develop engaging military scenarios that demonstrate system capabilities and address realistic operational challenges

Create detailed scenario documentation including mission objectives

environmental conditions

product configurations

and expected outcomes

multi-product demonstrations into clear

engaging narratives optimized for decision-maker audiences

Prototype scenario concepts to validate designs and gather early feedback

Identify technical constraints early and develop creative solutions that maintain design integrity while meeting platform requirements

Gather and incorporate feedback from military stakeholders and internal executive leadership to refine scenario designs

Ensure scenario authenticity and operational relevance

Ensure scenarios align with mission priorities

meet deliverable milestones

and support business development objectives

Contribute to the development of scenario design frameworks and best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with product teams, subject matter experts, and military stakeholders; Collaborate with the Sand Table team; Work closely with product teams across autonomy, hardware, and software; Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts; Partner with program managers; work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and product teams

Communication Scope

ability to create clear design documentation and incorporate stakeholder feedback

Process & Methodology

Partner with program managers to ensure scenarios align with mission priorities, meet deliverable milestones, and support business development objectives

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