Fleet Sustainment Manager

Costa Mesa, CA

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>

ABOUT

THE TEAM</strong></p> <p>Anduril’s Technical Operations team supports deployed systems throughout their operational lifecycle. Working with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Deployment Operations,

the team sustains fielded hardware and resolves issues that affect mission readiness. Accurate documentation, reliable inventory records, and effective coordination are essential to supporting this fleet as it grows.</p> <p><br><strong>

ABOUT

THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a Fleet Sustainment Manager to own the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the records and operational workflows supporting Anduril’s deployed assets. You will ensure that each deployed site is accurately represented in our internal systems, with current documentation, accountable inventory, and clearly tracked hardware and quality issues.</p> <p>You will serve as a primary coordination partner for Technical Operations, helping field teams navigate internal systems, document issues, and engage the teams needed to resolve them. From identifying a discrepancy to coordinating corrective action, you will maintain ownership of follow-through and ensure records reflect the work completed in the field. </p> <p>This role requires strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to drive action across teams. The ideal candidate takes ownership of ambiguous problems, builds reliable processes, and understands how accurate operational data supports fleet readiness and mission success.</p> <p><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Own deployed-site documentation. </strong>Maintain required records for each site, including asset configurations, installation documentation, maintenance history, and supporting operationalinformation. Ensure documentation is complete, current, and accessible throughout the site lifecycle.</li> <li><strong>Maintain accurate records across systems. </strong>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure site status, hardware configurations, asset assignments, and service records consistently reflect actual field conditions. Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections with the appropriate owners.</li> <li><strong>Ensure site inventory accuracy. </strong>Track deployed hardware, serialized assets, replacements, transfers, and returns. Reconcile system records with field activity and coordinate periodic inventory verification with Technical Operations and Logistics.</li> <li><strong>Support hardware and quality issue management.</strong> Work with Technical Operations to ensure hardware failures, defects, and other quality concerns are documented with the information needed for investigation and action. Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to establish ownership, track next steps, and facilitate resolution.</li> <li><strong>Drive issues through closure. </strong>Maintain visibility into open actions, dependencies, and overdue items. Escalate blockers, communicate progress, and verify that completed work is reflected in the appropriate site, asset, and issue records.</li> <li>Resolve system and workflow obstacles. Serve as a coordination point when Technical Operations encounters problems with internal tools, data, or processes. Translate field feedback into actionable

requirements and engage the appropriate teams to deliver solutions.</li> <li><strong>Coordinate updates throughout the asset lifecycle.</strong> Ensure installations, hardware swaps, repairs, configuration changes, and decommissions are captured accurately and consistently across relevant systems.</li> <li>Improve processes and tools. Identify recurring documentation gaps, inventory discrepancies, and workflow inefficiencies. Develop practical standards, templates, and system improvements that reduce administrative burden and improve data reliability.</li> <li><strong>Provide clear fleet visibility. </strong>Maintain reporting on documentation completeness, inventory discrepancies, open hardware issues, and outstanding actions so stakeholders can prioritize work and address recurring problems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in technical operations, asset management, logistics, fleet sustainment, or a related operational role.</li> <li>Experience maintaining accurate asset, inventory, maintenance, or configuration records within enterprise systems.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple teams and drive outstanding issues to resolution.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities across numerous deployed sites.</li> <li>Ability to document technical issues clearly, establish actionable next steps, and communicate effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience using issue-tracking, inventory management, or enterprise resource planning tools.</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting deployed hardware, distributed infrastructure, or complex technical systems.</li> <li>Experience with serialized inventory, configuration management, hardware repair and return workflows, or quality issue tracking.</li> <li>Demonstrated success improving operational processes, data quality, and system adoption.</li> <li>Experience partnering directly with field service or Technical Operations teams.</li> <li>Ability to turn recurring field issues into measurable improvements in tools, documentation, and workflows.</li> <li>Familiarity with Jira, Oracle/ERP systems, or comparable operational platforms.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$124,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$186,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>

Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our

Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests: </strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong> If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong> Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

About Anduril

Anduril Industries designs and supplies autonomous defense systems and integrated software for security and military applications. The company develops an AI-driven command-and-control platform that links sensors, unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea, and related hardware into a cohesive operational network. Its portfolio covers unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, undersea autonomous vehicles, and autonomous ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) platforms. Anduril also builds mission support software that helps users fuse sensor data and manage operations in real time. The company serves defense, national security, and government clients with technology solutions that emphasize autonomous operation and data integration.

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Job details

Salary

$147,000 - $222,000

Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Company

NameAnduril
IndustryAerospace
Team Size6

Funding

Total raised

$6.5B

Last stage

Series G

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz
Founders Fund
Sands Capital
Fidelity Investments
Thrive Capital

Founders

PL

Palmer Luckey

Co-founder

MG

Matt Grim

Co-founder

TS

Trae Stephens

Co-founder

LinkedIn
BS

Brian Schimpf

Co-Founder & CEO

LinkedIn
MG

Matt Grimm

Co-Founder & COO

LinkedIn
JC

Joe Chen

Co-Founder

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01

Confirm the fit

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02

I pitch you to the company

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03

A meeting lands on your calendar

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