Maritime Logistics Specialist – Defense Tech

Speedrun Talent Network; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Operations and Logistics Associate in Quonset, RI. You will ensure hardware moves to customers efficiently, coordinating across teams to deploy assets for critical missions.

The role emphasizes managing international shipments, clearance processes, and supplier relationships while upholding defense-sector standards and security clearances as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of global logistics or supply chain management experience, defense exposure preferred.
• Experience managing sensitive/oversized shipments via ocean and air freight.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DFARS and import/export controls.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute logistics for shipping to/from URS locations.
• Generate export documents and packing lists; ensure export compliance.
• Oversee freight forwarders, brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Develop logistics playbooks and contingency strategies for mission timelines.
• Implement KPIs for on-time delivery, cost performance, and compliance.

Skills

Logistics planning

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

NetSuite ERP

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 TEAM

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

As our Maritime team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Operations and Logistics Associate to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, RI. The role of the Logistics Associate is a critical part of ensuring our hardware gets into our customer’s hands and we can successfully deploy our team to support our customer’s missions.

The Logistics team has built a white glove service that is responsible for developing and executing Anduril’s strategy to deliver hardware and software to our customers where it is both mission critical and logistically challenging. This will require a breadth of understanding logistics, the ability to work across teams seamlessly, a deep appreciation for details, and the ability to learn new subject matters quickly. As you execute on service delivery for our customers and team members, you have the unique opportunity to improve and grow our logistics capabilities and sustainment efforts. You will be charged with helping Anduril teams solve exceptional challenges, unblocking issues, and establishing procedures, all with the intention of making sure our customers missions are being met.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Logistics Execution

• Plan, manage, and execute logistics for all shipping to and from URS locations.
• Generate commercial invoices and packing lists for the export of items internationally.
• Work with international trade compliance to ensure proper jurisdiction classification on exports
• Oversee the secure transport and storage of sensitive equipment, prototypes, and display assets, ensuring compliance with defense sector requirements.
• Develop logistics playbooks and contingency strategies for mission-critical event timelines.
• Manage export/import documentation, ATA Carnets, customs declarations, and temporary imports.

Transportation & Vendor Management

• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers and specialized logistics service providers.
• Select and oversee logistics service partners with proven defense industry and government clearance capabilities.
• Act as the primary logistics liaison with event organizers, internal stakeholder and external parties.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Track and analyze costs related to freight, warehousing, customs, duties, and special handling.
• Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Anticipate and resolve potential delays due to customs, security, or geopolitical risks.
• Standardize logistics processes for repeatable success across shipments.
• Develop and implement KPIs for on-time delivery, compliance accuracy, and cost performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in global logistics or supply chain management, with defense sector exposure strongly preferred.
• Experience managing sensitive and oversized shipments via ocean and air freight.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DFARS, U.S. export/import controls and import/exports controls of various global markets.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite), and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, vendor negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, and all levels of management.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel globally up to 25%
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$1—$1 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.

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