Anduril Industries · 12 hours ago
Data Analytics Lead, Sentinel
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
4+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Data Analytics Lead for Sentinel will be responsible for designing and maintaining data systems, collaborating with various teams to address data challenges, and developing analytics that drive decision-making and operational efficiency.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and maintain scalable data systems: Architect and build data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and modeling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from diverse sources, ensuring data quality, timeliness, and accessibility
Collaborate to bridge technical and business needs: Partner closely with engineering, product, supply chain, manufacturing, and field operations teams to understand their data challenges and translate them into effective data solutions
Develop analytics and tooling that shape decision-making: Create a spectrum of data solutions, from scrappy, ad hoc analyses and dashboards for rapid iteration to scalable data pipelines and products that inform strategic platform growth and operational efficiency
Work deeply within Anduril’s business systems: Understand and leverage data from our ERP, MRP, MES, and other systems to gain a comprehensive view of how processes and data flow across the Sentry development and operational lifecycle
Drive efficiency and accelerate Sentry development cycles: Analyze data from hardware development, manufacturing, and supply chains to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and implement data-driven improvements that shorten time-to-market for new Sentry variants and capabilities
Enhance Sentry operational performance and fleet management: Utilize data to understand fleet performance in the field (across defense and commercial use cases), optimize deployment strategies, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sustainment operations for the growing Sentry fleet
Project manage across teams: Lead meetings, facilitate discussions, and manage digital communication channels to direct stakeholders towards effective solutions that advance the Sentry platform's objectives
Partner with senior leaders: Bring structure, insight, and velocity to Anduril's highest-priority data analytics challenges within the Sentry ecosystem by providing clear, data-backed recommendations and driving execution
Leverage self-directed problem-solving and strategic acumen: Work autonomously to resolve data challenges, exhibiting intellectual humility to ask probing questions and grasp strategic imperatives that can be addressed with data analytics and modeling
Champion data governance and best practices: Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance, while promoting data literacy and self-service capabilities within the organization
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in consulting, business operations, strategy, or engineering/technical roles, ideally with exposure to complex hardware/software systems
You're technical—you are data-driven, understand systems, and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams
You can zoom out to define frameworks, build business cases, and integrate solutions into broader company initiatives, with a focus on scaling platforms
You have a strong bias for action and a preference for designing and implementing better solutions rather than patching around existing problems
You thrive on untangling complex, messy problems and are energized by creating order from chaos, particularly in a rapidly evolving product environment
You're clear—you communicate effectively, including in both technical and non-technical contexts
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
Preferred
Experience with technical systems in hardware + software environments, particularly in robotics, autonomy, or defense/commercial integrated systems (e.g., logistics tech, manufacturing systems, ERP implementations)
Background working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments without a playbook, particularly in a hyper-growth setting
Experience with data manipulation, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Palantir Foundry, SQL, Python/Pandas, Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
Familiarity with data pipeline concepts or ETL processes
Experience working within defense, aerospace, or mission-critical technology environments with a focus on product scaling
Understanding of fleet management, deployment operations, or sustainment analytics
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.
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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