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Anduril Industries · 9 hours ago

Deployment Lead, Air Defense

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Mission Operations Deployment Lead on the Air Defense team is responsible for delivering and sustaining capabilities to meet mission requirements, managing deployment processes, and building strong relationships with customers and team members.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deployment planning and execution: We execute hundreds of deployment events each year, including site installations, test and evaluation exercises, demonstrations, and training and maintenance visits. You will orchestrate these events, leading a cross-functional team that spans hardware supply, logistics, engineering, and more to do whatever it takes to achieve mission success for Anduril and our customers. Meticulous, resourceful, and detailed-oriented, you will manage every step of the deployment process, from site survey to testing, pack-out, installation, training, and sustainment. No job is too small. You consistently demonstrate extraordinary judgment, grit, and composure in high-pressure situations. You anticipate every contingency, build lightweight processes, soberly assess and mitigate risk, and deliberately learn from your experiences to continuously improve

Relationship management: Build trust with customers, industry partners, users, and Anduril teammates through effective communication, positive attitude, and follow-through. With careful listening and observation, you internalize your counterpart’s priorities and requirements. With empathy and responsiveness, you quickly build rapport, trust, and confidence in our capability. You develop relationships across the organization and communicate honestly and directly. You are committed to giving and receiving feedback well. Your partners always know what you expect from them, and know exactly what to expect from you

Mission expertise: Develop a deep knowledge of your customer’s mission requirements, including the nature of the threats they face, regulatory challenges, resource constraints, rules of engagement, and more. You will become a subject matter expert and the voice of the customer, capable of effectively communicating requirements and CONOPS to Anduril engineers so they can continue to enhance our capability to meet evolving mission needs. You are deeply motivated to shape the future of air defense

Product expertise: Develop a thorough understanding of the capabilities and limitations of Anduril’s Family of Systems. You are innately curious about the technology underpinning our capability, and are not satisfied with a superficial understanding of how and why it works. You are constantly educating yourself about the strengths and weaknesses of different sensor modalities, the challenges of sensor fusion, power and networking requirements, and more. You will become an opinionated power user who can reliably forecast how our capability will perform against a broad range of threat profiles, environmental conditions, and mission constraints

Qualification

Technical expertiseDefense technology knowledgeProject managementRelationship managementDocumentation skillsMulti-project managementCreative problem-solvingCommunication skillsLifelong learning

Required

Advanced degree or 3-5+ years experience in a technical field, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domain

Highly organized creative problem-solver with proven project management skills

Experienced in the creation and upkeep of documentation for new or developing processes

Proven experience leading tech-enabled teams of peers while building a culture of influence through relationships

Deep interest in national security issues and defense technologies, with a commitment to lifelong learning

Experience translating technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Willing to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.