Training Manager

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Training Manager to bridge hands-on training delivery with program management and team coordination. You will help lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of world-class technical training for Anduril products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product adoption goals.

The role blends instructional design with curriculum development and requires guiding trainers, contributing significantly to the national security mission.

Qualifications

• Strong background in planning, developing, and delivering technical training.
• Experience leading or coordinating a small team of trainers with ownership mentality.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Enthusiasm for transforming military capabilities with advanced technology.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training to end-users from military, government, and commercial backgrounds, including on-site instruction.
• Assist in managing a team of trainers, coordinating efforts and schedules.
• Support program management by planning, resourcing, and executing company-wide training efforts.
• Design and update training curricula across various platforms and create training collateral.
• Develop deep SME understanding of Anduril's hardware/software and explain it to non-technical audiences.
• Capture customer feedback to inform new product features and capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, design, and operations to train end users.

Skills

Training

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

National Security

Security Clearance & Travel

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 ROLE

As a Training Manager, you will play a pivotal assistant team lead role in bridging hands‑on training delivery with program management and team coordination. You will contribute to and help lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of world-class technical training for Anduril products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product adoption goals. This role requires a blend of direct instructional expertise, curriculum development, and the ability to guide and manage the efforts of Trainers, contributing significantly to the national security mission.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Training Delivery & Leadership: Actively lead and participate in the delivery of technical training to end-users from military, government agency, and commercial backgrounds, including hands‑on instruction at customer locations (potentially Hazard Zones) and Anduril test sites.

Team & Schedule Management: Assist in the management and orchestration of a team of trainers, coordinating their efforts and schedules to ensure efficient and effective training delivery.

Program & Business Alignment: Support program management by contributing to the planning, resourcing, and execution of company‑wide training efforts that drive product adoption and align with business line goals.

Curriculum & Product Development: Design, build, and continuously update training curricula across a variety of platforms, including presentations, hands‑on practicals, computer‑based training, and simulations. Create, shape, and manage training collateral, ensuring it remains current with new product features and functionality.

Subject Matter Expertise & Systems Learning: Develop a deep understanding of Anduril's hardware and software offerings, serving as a subject matter expert and effectively explaining technical terminology and solutions to non‑technical audiences.

Customer & Product Feedback: Serve as a voice for our customers, building a bridge between end-users and Anduril to capture feedback, identify pain points, and inform the development of new product features and capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across a wide range of Anduril teams, including product development, engineering, design, and operations, to capture product updates and support comprehensive training of end users.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Training Expertise: A strong background in planning, developing, and delivering training, with expertise in adult learning theories and instructional design for technical fields.

Leadership Acumen: Proven experience in managing, guiding, or coordinating training efforts, projects, or a small team of trainers, demonstrating an ownership mentality and strong initiative.

Communication Skills: Adaptive, creative communication style that fits a variety of audiences, with a proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical individuals.

Collaboration & Influence: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments and influence others without direct hierarchical relationship.

National Security Focus: Enthusiasm for transforming US and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Clearance & Travel: Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including to Hazard Zones.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior military or government agency exposure/experience is a plus.

Expertise in Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) principles and capabilities.

Experience with Air Defense technology including autonomous systems, advanced C2 systems, electronic warfare.

Experience with hands‑on technical deployment, integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.

Formal education in engineering, international relations or other related field.

US Salary Range

$112,000 - $149,000 USD

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 (but not limited to) 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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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