Occupancy Space Planner

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Recovery programs

Additional perks

Job summary

Anduril in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced Occupancy Space Planner to manage how people occupy office space and forecast needs. This role involves collaborating with HR and Facilities, and executing effective seating plans.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary range of $99,000 – $130,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in occupancy planning, corporate real estate, space planning, or workplace strategy.
• Strong analytical abilities and data management skills.
• Familiarity with space management tools and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and Facilities to manage seating assignments and occupancy.
• Develop forecasts to support organizational changes.
• Maintain data integrity within space management software.

Skills

Occupancy planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Space management tools

AutoCAD

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 a rapidly growing company seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as Occupancy Space Planner of Southern California. This role plays a pivotal role in managing and forecasting how people occupy space across office environments. This position is responsible for headcount alignment, scenario planning, and maintaining real‑time accuracy of space data. As a connector between workplace strategy and business operations, the Occupancy Planner ensures the right people are in the right places—with scalability and agility built into every plan.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with HR, Division Leaders, and Facilities to track seating assignments, occupancy, and future headcount needs
• Develop stack plans, occupancy forecasts, and test fits to support growth, contraction, and reorganizations
• Maintain space data integrity within space management software, including allocations, assignments, and moves
• Collaborate with the workplace team to ensure seamless execution of seating changes and move coordination
• Analyze space utilization trends and provide reports to senior leadership and Real Estate teams
• Assist in maintaining occupancy‑related layers in AutoCAD files and ensure alignment with floor plan standards
• Support space planning efforts during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in occupancy planning, corporate real estate, space planning, or workplace strategy
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to data accuracy
• Familiarity with space management tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large data sets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing occupancy for large, multi‑site portfolios
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or ability to interpret CAD drawings
• Background in corporate real estate, facilities management, or workplace analytics
• Experience supporting hybrid work or flexible seating models

Salary

US Salary Range: $99,000 – $130,000 USD.

Benefits

Anduril offers comprehensive benefits including health, recovery, and other perks at little to no cost to employees.

If you are a proactive, detail‑oriented individual with a passion for creating efficient and employee‑friendly work environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of Anduril. Join us on our mission transforming the future of defense.