Senior Manager, Environmental

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled, creative and strategic person to lead all aspects of Environmental compliance, culture, and performance across our defense manufacturing and R&D operations. This individual will play a critical role in safeguarding the environment, helping to mature our EHS management system and maintaining regulatory excellence. The Senior Manager of Environmental will oversee site-level programs, provide technical and leadership direction to a dispersed team, and drive continuous improvement aligned with Anduril corporate EHS expectations. An onsite role at HQ in Costa Mesa, CA or Columbus, OH, responsible for worldwide operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense sectors
Deep knowledge of EPA and ISO standards; experience with startup environments preferred
Demonstrate ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence organizational behavior at all levels
Proven experience leading multi-site teams and implementing standardized EHS management systems
Active or obtainable DoD Secret Clearance
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

High energy individual who craves the opportunity to build a system vs just manage one
Natural tendency towards challenging the status quo to find new and novel ways to improve EHS management systems
A person who leans into challenges instead of saying ‘no’ and walking away
Willingness to travel (25%)

Responsibilities

Lead the tactical development and execution of Environmental programs across multiple sites/states and functional areas, ensuring full compliance with EPA, DoD contractual and other applicable federal, state and local regulations
Partner with engineering, operations, facilities, and security to embed Environmental into design, production and sustainment phases of the business
Lead and mentor Environmental professionals, developing capabilities and succession strength within the team. Help make this a place staff enjoy coming to work and staying for a career
Ensure environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including hazardous materials, waste management, water and air quality to meet industry standards
Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Orange County Sanitation District (OC Sans), SMARTs, and CERs
Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and storage
Oversee environmental audits and assessments to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements.
Support the development and implementation of sustainability programs to reduce company’s carbon footprint, energy usage, waste and resource consumption
Assist with Environmental incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures
Serve as the key liaison with employees, management, customers, auditors, and r egulators

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.