Director of Operations, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The mission of Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Division is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer to peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation collaborative combat aircraft , advanced effects , and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. Our Advanced Effects business line is looking for a senior operations leader to partner closely with the General Manager to scale the through hypergrowth and into Anduril’s largest line of business. Here’s what you’ll do: Own all aspects of Advanced Effects business operations and infrastructure, ensuring business development, engineering, and production teams have what they need when they need it to execute Serve as the Advanced Effects General Manager’s chief strategist to balance resource and execution risk against our massive growth plans, regularly monitoring financials to help guide us toward our profitability targets Translate growth signals into demand across all operational infrastructure including staffing, real estate, test ranges, classified infrastructure, and production and collaborate with cross-functional partners across Anduril to deliver Own the business line’s governance structure from business reviews to annual planning and employee onboarding to all hands, developing and evolving information pathways as the organization scales Collaborate closely with division leadership to evolve the organizational structure and define and implement strong hiring, onboarding, and execution standards for key functions so we maintain a culture of “doing things differently” Execute on special projects, evolve internal processes, spearhead the stand up of new functions, and lead M&A efforts as needed Here’s who you are: You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way You’re both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility You’re highly detail oriented and data-driven You’re discerning and an incredibly fast learner You’re tactical and don’t only sit at a 30,000 foot level

Requirements

• You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way
• You’re both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility
• You’re highly detail oriented and data-driven
• You’re discerning and an incredibly fast learner
• You’re tactical and don’t only sit at a 30,000 foot level
• You have 8-12 years of varied experience in an operating role at a high-growth technology company, starting a venture, or in finance or consulting
• Must be eligible to hold a US Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of Advanced Effects business operations and infrastructure, ensuring business development, engineering, and production teams have what they need when they need it to execute
• Serve as the Advanced Effects General Manager’s chief strategist to balance resource and execution risk against our massive growth plans, regularly monitoring financials to help guide us toward our profitability targets
• Translate growth signals into demand across all operational infrastructure including staffing, real estate, test ranges, classified infrastructure, and production and collaborate with cross-functional partners across Anduril to deliver
• Own the business line’s governance structure from business reviews to annual planning and employee onboarding to all hands, developing and evolving information pathways as the organization scales
• Collaborate closely with division leadership to evolve the organizational structure and define and implement strong hiring, onboarding, and execution standards for key functions so we maintain a culture of “doing things differently”
• Execute on special projects, evolve internal processes, spearhead the stand up of new functions, and lead M&A efforts as needed

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits 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: Annual reimbursement 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees