Operations Associate - Technical Projects

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an Operations Associate to tackle cross-functional challenges using both technical and strategic skills. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience and a strong ability to communicate across various departments. This role offers a competitive salary of $146,000 - $194,000, alongside comprehensive health benefits and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consulting, business operations, strategy, or engineering roles.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver cross-functional initiatives from framing the problem to executing solutions.
• Develop analytics and tooling to support decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders on priority operational challenges.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Problem-solving in ambiguity

Project management

Tools

Data analytics tools

ERP and MRP systems

Job description

Operations Associate - Technical Projects

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

Technical Projects Operations Associates work on some of the most ambiguous, high‑leverage problems at Anduril — combining operational rigor, technical curiosity, and strategic thinking to build solutions that scale. While you’ll be a member of a Functional or Division Operations team, you will often be embedded in the business (across field ops, engineering, supply chain, and product), helping Anduril run more efficiently by solving the messy, cross‑functional problems that don’t fall neatly into a single team’s lane. Exemplar projects have focused on accelerating hardware development cycles, scaling our sustainment operations, and enabling customer‑facing analytical workflows.

This is not a traditional Operations role. It’s a builder‑operator role for those who thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and care deeply about outcomes. You might have been an engineer, PM, consultant, or founder — and here, you’ll apply those instincts to the problems that power Anduril’s growth.

What You’ll Do

• Own and deliver cross‑functional initiatives from zero to one, from framing the problem to executing on a chosen solution.
• Operate across both hardware and software, bringing solutions to problems across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, Finance, HR, Recruiting, and more.
• Work deeply within Anduril’s business systems (including our ERP, MRP, and MES) to develop a clear understanding of how data and processes flow across the company.
• Develop analytics and tooling that shape decision‑making, ranging from scrappy, ad‑hoc Excel data crunching to scalable data pipelines and dashboards.
• Project manage across teams, leading meetings of large and small groups and managing digital communication channels to direct stakeholders towards solutions.
• Partner with senior leaders to bring structure, insight, and velocity to Anduril’s highest‑priority operational challenges.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consulting, business operations, strategy, or engineering/technical roles.
• You’re technical—data‑driven, understand systems, and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams.
• You’re strategic—zoom out to define frameworks, build business cases, and integrate solutions into broader company initiatives.
• You’re a builder—you’d rather design and implement a better solution than patch around a broken one.
• You’re self‑driven and proactive—your bias is for action rather than delay.
• You’re comfortable in ambiguity—you get energy from untangling complex, messy problems.
• You’re clear—you communicate effectively, including in both technical and non‑technical contexts.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technical systems in hardware + software environments (e.g., data warehouses, analytics tooling, manufacturing systems).
• Exposure to classified or regulated workflows.
• Background working in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments without a playbook.

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $194,000 USD (base salary only; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, and business needs).

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered for you and your dependents. IE Roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance.
• Additional Benefits – Life and disability insurance for all employees; generous PTO; caregiver & wellness leave; family planning & parenting support (fertility treatments, adoption, gestational carriers); mental health resources (free therapy, coaching); professional development reimbursement; commuter benefits.
• Retirement Savings Plan – US Roles: 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax mega backdoor Roth. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

Security Clearance

This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.