Senior Deployment Lead, Expeditionary Ops

Anduril Industries; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Deployment Lead (Hazard Zone) to own the operational execution and rollout of capabilities in active-threat environments. You will lead a field-focused team bridging California engineering and tactical edge deployments.

The role requires expeditionary leadership, deep hardware/software integration, and the ability to manage logistics in austere settings. You will train operators, engage with customers, and translate field findings back to product and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of leadership experience in tactical, austere, or high-threat environments (military deployment, defense contracting, expeditionary government operations, or disaster response).
• Strong working knowledge of IP networking, RF communications, power systems, and Windows/Linux environments.
• You thrive in ambiguity and proactively solve problems to accomplish the mission.
• Experience moving sensitive equipment through complex global supply chains and customs processes into remote areas.
• Must possess an active US Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Ability to deploy to international hazard zones/austere environments up to 50-60% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Expeditionary Operations & Mission Execution
• Own the Deployment Lifecycle: Lead end-to-end tactical planning, site surveys, installation, and configuration of hardware and software in austere/hazard zones.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure personnel, equipment, and logistical pipelines are prepared for rapid deployments on short notice.
• Crisis & Risk Management: Make critical operational decisions under pressure to protect personnel and technology assets.
• Technical Leadership & Systems Integration
• Lead the Ground Team: Directly manage and mentor a team of TOPs and technicians; drive technical excellence in the field.
• Hands-on Troubleshooting: Act as the escalation point for complex technical failures on-site; diagnose and resolve issues spanning mesh networking, RF interference, power distribution, and software integration.
• Bridge the Gap to HQ: Translate field data and feedback to Product and Engineering teams to accelerate development.
• Tactical Customer Engagement & Training
• Embed with the Customer: serve as the primary operational contact for tactical commanders on-site.
• Accelerate Adoption: oversee rapid training of operators and transitioning them to proficient system operators.
• Mission Alignment: ensure deployed footprint aligns with the commander's CONOP.

Skills

Expeditionary leadership

Technical aptitude

High agency

Logistical savvy

Clearance

Travel readiness

Tools

IP networking

RF communications

Power systems

Windows/Linux environments

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Deployment Lead (Hazard Zone) to own the operational execution and rollout of capabilities in active-threat environments. You will lead a field-focused team bridging California engineering and tactical edge deployments.

The role requires expeditionary leadership, deep hardware/software integration, and the ability to manage logistics in austere settings. You will train operators, engage with customers, and translate field findings back to product and