Environmental Manager

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Environmental Manager in California to oversee environmental compliance across locations. The role develops programs and permits to meet federal, state, and local regulations and partners with cross-functional teams to improve operations.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for air, water, and waste, manage permits, audits, and regulatory monitoring, and mentor the Environmental Engineer while coordinating training and emergency response plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing, assembly, or R&D operations experience.
• Experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulators (air, water, waste).
• Experience with 40 CFR and 49 CFR regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with leadership and regulators.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as environmental SME across California locations and western states.
• Manage permitting for air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify risks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance.
• Prepare and submit reports to EPA, OC Sans, SMARTs, and CERs.
• Develop and lead environmental training programs.
• Lead the Environmental Engineer who reports to this position.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures, SPCC and SWPPP.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory liaison

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is 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 realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is looking for an Environmental Manager to join our team. The Environmental Manager is responsible for environmental compliance with concentrated responsibilities for California locations and western states. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental programs and permitting as needed to comply with federal, state, and local regulations. You will partner with a variety of individuals across departments and product lines, working to craft cross‑functional improvements to our operations. You will serve as a resource for our engineering teams as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as an environmental subject matter expert
• Manage permitting for air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste as required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Conduct regular environmental audits and facility inspections to identify risks and ensure corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory changes in California and other western states with facilities to ensure proactive compliance.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Orange County Sanitation District (OC Sans), SMARTs, and CERs.
• Develop and lead staff training programs in environmental awareness, compliance, and sustainability.
• Lead and develop the Environmental Engineer who reports to this position.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures, spill prevention plans (SPCC), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience in manufacturing, assembly, or R&D operations.
• Experience working with local, state, and federal environmental regulators in air, water, and waste.
• Experience in 40 CFR Protection of the Environment and 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective at engaging with leadership, regulators, front‑line staff, and third‑party partners.
• Capability to manage multiple activities/projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work across teams in a collaborative manner.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong air program experience to prepare and submit environmental reports including Title V air permits, NPDES permits, Tier II, TRI, and hazardous waste reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of SCAQMD, DTSC, and OCSAN Rules and federal environmental laws.
• Willingness to travel (20%)

US Salary Range

$129,000 — $171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.