Business Operations Associate - Technical Projects

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 194,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in California seeks a motivated Operations Associate - Technical Projects to solve complex problems and deliver cross-functional initiatives. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience with technical roles and are comfortable in ambiguity. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $146,000—$194,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, PTO, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in consulting, business operations, or technical roles.
Technical skills to communicate effectively with engineering and product teams.
Self-driven with a proactive approach to solving problems.
Ability to work comfortably in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

Own and deliver cross-functional initiatives from zero to one.
Operate across hardware and software to solve problems in various domains.
Develop analytics and tooling necessary for decision-making.
Project manage across teams and lead meetings.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Problem-solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Technical understanding

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

MES systems

Data analytics tools

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 toward 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—you are data‑driven, understand systems, and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams.
You’re strategic—you 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, etc.).
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

Healthcare Benefits

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 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:

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annually reimbursed for professional development.
Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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