Federal Materials Associate, FAR/DFAR (2nd Shift)

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Federal Materials Associate to join the Costa Mesa, CA Supply Chain team, handling material management and inventory flow to support production and growth. The role demands strong ownership, meticulous organization, and the ability to solve operational challenges in a fast-paced, constraint-driven environment.

You will manage shipping/receiving, inventory records, and ensure accuracy while adhering to government property regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing government property and inventory per FAR & DFARS.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with overtime flexibility.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Onsite local to Costa Mesa, CA or Santa Ana, CA.

Responsibilities

• Process shipping and receiving at Costa Mesa and/or Santa Ana locations.
• Compile records on quantity, cost, type of material; track inventory.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment: identify, pull, pack, label, load.
• Expedite material flow between departments per production and shipping schedules.
• Conduct cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy as a top priority.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment to move items.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tools

ERP systems

Government property tools

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

As a Federal Materials Associate, you will join our Supply Chain team at the Costa Mesa, CA location. The Supply Chain team has a valuable impact for Anduril’s business and mission, responsible for supporting our production and business growth through the material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role can demonstrate strong ownership excellent organizational skills as well and attention to detail, as well as the ability to solve operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are shipped and received under stringent quality standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Process shipping and receiving at the Costa Mesa and/or Santa Ana locations as needed
• Compile records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock inventory, and/or in production
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product
• Expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
• Complete cycle counts and conduct all warehouse activities with inventory accuracy as a top priority
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks
• Organize material into an efficient picking methodology for picking/kitting
• Monitor KPIs set by Management
• Adhere to regulations related to government property and inventory management (FAR/DFARS).
• Initiate opportunities for improvements
• Courier inventory as needed between Anduril’s sites in Costa Mesa & Santa Ana

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent experience
• Previous experience with management of government property & inventory management per FAR & DFARS
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm and flexibility to do overtime
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to be onsite, local to Costa Mesa, CA or Santa Ana, CA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years forklift experience and license
• Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry
• Experience complying with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.244 and the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tooling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tooling
• Familiarity with Inventory Management through lot/serial/batch tracking
• Experience packaging and handling hazardous shipments
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Ability to flex as work shifts can be subject to change depending on the business need
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. clearance
• Active secret or top secret clearance within the last 5 years

US Hourly Range

$26—$34 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 (but not limited to) 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.