Head of Mission Readiness & Integrated Logistics

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Head of Mission Readiness, Connected Warfare to lead the development and management of comprehensive logistics strategies that enable rapid deployment, maintenance, and sustainment of hardware across DoD programs.

You will oversee cross‑functional teams, drive end‑to‑end integrated logistics, and own critical programs from concept through execution in a fast‑growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of DoD/government logistics or progressively complex program administration experience, including leadership roles in operations, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain.
• Demonstrates logistics management principles and leadership skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel as needed for the business.
• Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Direct Mission Readiness - Integrated Logistics Support activities across programs, including execution, process, best practices, technical oversight, and budget monitoring.
• Responsible for taking Integrated Logistics Support at Anduril from zero to one on an extremely aggressive timeline.
• Implement and maintain logistics systems, standards, and data to ensure accurate and efficient logistics operations and management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and program management, to ensure alignment and execution of logistics goals.
• Develop and implement logistics plans and best practices to ensure the timely execution of all logistics program deliverables in a highly collaborative environment.
• Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
• Problem solve and remove obstacles for your team and internal and external partners.
• Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times.
• Be a team player where no task is too small. Be willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. Embrace the startup life.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Team building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Head of Mission Readiness, Connected Warfare to lead the development and management of comprehensive logistics strategies that enable rapid deployment, maintenance, and sustainment of hardware across DoD programs.

You will oversee cross‑functional teams, drive end‑to‑end integrated logistics, and own critical programs from concept through execution in a fast‑growing startup environment.