Defense Logistics & Operations Lead (Secret Clearance)

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA seeks an Operations and Logistics Lead to orchestrate the movement of hardware from manufacturing to field deployment. You will partner with Production, Engineering, and Mission Operations to ensure timely, compliant handoffs and scalable logistics operations worldwide.

The role requires a seasoned logistics leader with DoD program experience; you will manage a team, ensure asset visibility, and uphold ITAR/EAR and MIL-STD standards while driving efficiency and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively complex acquisition logistics, product support, or sustainment program management in a DoD environment or comparable government programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interface with engineering, management, customers, and government representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize actions according to contract requirements and business goals.
• Ability to move and carry 50 pounds for short periods.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and field operations to facilitate critical logistics and inventory management.
• Manage the logistics team, serve as the primary voice across our partner business lines and government customers.
• Maintain 100% asset visibility and chain-of-custody tracking across ERP/WMS from production to site installation and sustainment.
• Enforce compliance with defense and commercial transport regulations (ITAR/EAR, dangerous goods, MIL-STD, IUID).
• Design and implement SOPs for pack-out, material handling, and international staging to scale logistics with production growth.
• Track and optimize operational metrics including cycle times, transit cost, delivery timeliness, and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Logistics management

DoD program experience

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/operations, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

ITAR/EAR compliance

Job description

Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA seeks an Operations and Logistics Lead to orchestrate the movement of hardware from manufacturing to field deployment. You will partner with Production, Engineering, and Mission Operations to ensure timely, compliant handoffs and scalable logistics operations worldwide.

The role requires a seasoned logistics leader with DoD program experience; you will manage a team, ensure asset visibility, and uphold ITAR/EAR and MIL-STD standards while driving efficiency and