Mission-Critical Test Site & Facilities Lead

Anduril Industries; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Test Site Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day operations of test site facilities, including access control, space allocation, and logistics, ensuring mission readiness for high-tempo testing.

You will manage infrastructure such as hangar doors, HVAC, electrical, and ground support equipment, while coordinating with IT, security, engineering, and test teams to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facility operations or facility management, ideally in hangar, aviation, or industrial environments.
• 3+ years of direct responsibility for facility maintenance, operations coordination, or project management.
• Hands-on experience with facility infrastructure: hangar doors, HVAC, electrical systems, lighting, and maintenance operations.
• Proven ability to manage 3-5+ concurrent facility projects or initiatives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills; comfortable negotiating and holding partners accountable.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize in dynamic, unstructured environments.
• Strong technical communication skills; able to translate facility issues into clear language for diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with facility management software, inventory systems, project management tools, and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations of test site facilities including space allocation, access control, and operational logistics.
• Maintain mission-critical infrastructure systems: hangar doors, HVAC, electrical, lighting, and ground support equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs to ensure zero unplanned downtime during critical test operations.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, identify issues early, and drive rapid resolution.
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking for facility equipment, parts, and supplies; manage maintenance documentation.
• Manage relationships with facility vendors and contractors; hold them accountable to performance standards and SLAs.
• Coordinate vendor activities including maintenance, repairs, and specialty services with minimal disruption to test operations.
• Negotiate service contracts and manage procurement for facility equipment and operational needs.
• Serve as primary facility contact for test operations teams, visiting partners, and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate facility access, scheduling, and service requests to support test events and demonstrations.
• Manage work order queue and prioritize tasks to keep facilities operationally ready.
• Collaborate across IT, finance, engineering, security, and test operations teams to solve facility challenges and drive initiatives forward.
• Provide visible, on-the-ground leadership; set operational standards and hold teams accountable.
• Lead and develop a small facilities team; provide clear direction and regular feedback.
• Break down ambiguous operational problems into structured solutions; balance independent execution with cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate facility status, risks, and needs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Facility operations

Vendor management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Technical reading

PM tools

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

Inventory systems

Office software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Test Site Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day operations of test site facilities, including access control, space allocation, and logistics, ensuring mission readiness for high-tempo testing.

You will manage infrastructure such as hangar doors, HVAC, electrical, and ground support equipment, while coordinating with IT, security, engineering, and test teams to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly.