Export Operations Associate

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Export Operations Associate role is a critical part of ensuring hardware gets into customer hands and the team can successfully deploy to support customer missions. The Deployments team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Anduril’s products and hardware, working across product teams, engineering, business development, and compliance. As an Export Operations Associate, you are responsible for generating and reviewing all export documentation to ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations. This role is vital prior to delivering hardware and software to customers in mission-critical and logistically challenging environments. It requires a deep understanding of logistics, the ability to work across teams seamlessly, a deep appreciation for details, the capability to work in ambiguous situations, and the curiosity to learn new subject matters quickly. You will have the unique opportunity to improve and grow capabilities by solving exceptional challenges, unblocking issues, and establishing procedures to ensure customer missions are successful.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a high energy, fast-paced startup, or logistics environment.
Highly polished communication skills.
Experience with various shipping modalities such as air freight, parcel, and over-the-road shipping.
Proven ability to create commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of Origin.
Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
Working understanding of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and their purpose in export control.
Familiarity with various export and import regulations, including the United States Munitions List (USML) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Knowledge of the financial and regulatory aspects of Incoterms.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize across multiple projects and drive outcomes.
Able to adapt in fast-paced environments.
Ability to work proficiently and stay organized in multiple connecting systems (Oracle ERP, Odoo, Salesforce, JIRA, Slack).
Basic efficiency in Excel.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Up to 10% travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS preferred.
Preferred knowledge of dangerous goods shipping procedures, including the creation of IATA Dangerous Goods declarations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage essential export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and other required shipping documents.
Handle the booking, tracking, and tracing of international shipments.
Ensure accurate preparation and submission of Electronic Export Information (EEI) with freight forwarders
Execute at the tactical level daily, while maintaining a long-term strategic focus to forecast needs and develop plans to proactively solve challenges.
Compile RFQ’s from freight forwarders and collaborate to establish shipment schedule.
Collaborate with Deployment Operations, Compliance, Warehousing, and other high level internal stakeholders to ensure the shipment lifecycle is executed successfully.
Provide feedback to internal stakeholders on how the customers’ needs are met to enable continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.