Operations Lead

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• 7+ years of experience in business operations, program management, or operational leadership within a technical or defense environment
• At least 3+ years managing cross-functional processes across multiple teams or sites
• Demonstrated strength in financial forecasting, resource planning, and budget tracking
• Proven ability to build and sustain operational rhythms: review cadences, scorecards, dashboards, and reporting frameworks from scratch
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, or unmanned systems operations, with an understanding of the unique tempo, safety culture, and regulatory landscape of flight-test environments
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on proficiency in data tools (Excel modeling, BI dashboards, or equivalent)
• Track record of building or significantly improving a service organization, establishing SLAs, measuring throughput, and holding teams accountable to commitments
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, capable of distilling complexity into clear, concise briefings for senior leadership
• Bias for action and a practical, results-oriented mindset
• Ability to travel up to 25% for domestic test site coordination and cross-pillar engagement
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)

Nice to have:

• MBA or Master's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Prior experience in a Deputy/Chief of Staff/Operations Manager role supporting a VP or senior director in a high-growth defense or aerospace organization
• Familiarity with DoD Product Development Process (PDP) milestones, T&E gate reviews, and defense acquisition lifecycle
• Experience with robotic systems, autonomous platforms, or unmanned aerial systems, either in test, operations, or program management
• Knowledge of IRAD/program-funded cost structures and defense contract financial management
• Experience standing up operational infrastructure in a fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environment where process did not exist before arrival
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost

About the Company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. It brings the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, 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 real-time, 3D command and control center. The company is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. Anduril is building next-generation autonomous platforms, robotic systems, and advanced warfighting capabilities. Its Hardware Test & Operations (HTO) organization ensures every system delivered is safe, reliable, and combat-ready, from first article through fielding.

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor.

Headquarters

Costa Mesa, CA

Open jobs

3638

Website

anduril.com