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Anduril Industries · 1 month ago

Capability Associate, Air Defense

Irvine, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$98K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Capability Associate will manage the operational delivery and sustainment of Air Defense products, working closely with engineering and logistics teams to ensure effective product implementation and support for warfighters.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own systems that effectively deliver air defense capabilities into the hands of warfighters, as immense scale

Manage the optimization of our service model, work with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure material readiness, and embed with account teams to coordinate delivery of procured products

Execute the processes in which Anduril sustains delivered products, through their entire lifecycle, to include customer outreach, reactive/pro-active servicing, product revisioning, and return material authorization (RMA)

Build trust with Anduril teammates, vendors, partners, potential customers and users through effective communication, positive attitude, and follow-through

Brief customers on the processes that come with the products

Develop relationships across the company to operate effectively

Effectively communicate risks and expectations to a diverse group of stakeholders

Develop a deep understanding of mission requirements for emerging capabilities, including the nature of threats, operational and resource constraints, rules of engagement, and how they intersect with the end user’s experience

Proactively communicate this understanding to Anduril’s capability delivery teams to enhance new technologies to support evolving mission needs and product no fit

Deeply understand product development priorities and business development opportunities, and frame trade-offs to program and sales leaders

Qualification

Air Defense technologiesTechnical implementationOperational processes optimizationHardwareSoftware productsRelationship managementMission expertise

Required

Proven experience participating in a technical team of peers to field hardware and software products to real operating environments at various scales

Proven experience and aptitude in refining and optimizing operational processes

2+ years work experience in a technology company or as a part of a technical implementation team focused on initial fielding and sustainment of integrated hardware and software products

Strong interest in Air Defense / Counter-UAS technologies, tactics, and strategy

Eligible for a US DoD S/TS security clearance

Can travel up to 75% of the year

Benefits

Healthcare 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.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.