About the role
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 TEAM The Mission Readiness Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Anduril’s hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product, Engineering, Growth, Business Development, Technical Operations, and Mission Operations, Deployments oversees forward logistics, site installation, maintenance & repairs, field inventory management, sustainment and reverse logistics.
The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success, shaping the future of Anduril’s defense solutions. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Deployment Operations Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the processes and execution of deploying Anduril’s people and hardware across the globe for our Roadrunner program. You will oversee all deployments within our Roadrunner business line and will need to partner deeply with the appropriate Growth, Engineering, and Technical Operations leads to deploy the right hardware and people at the right time to ensure mission success. This will require unique problem solving skills, the ability to work across teams seamlessly, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a deep appreciation for details and accountability. This role is ideal for an Operations leader who thrives in high-growth, high-stakes environments. You will have a direct impact on mission success, operational efficiency, and Anduril’s global expansion. You will lead a team, build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the right people and assets are in place to support of critical missions around the world. This is an opportunity for a leader with a passion for defense and cutting-edge technology. WHAT YOU’LL DO Collaborate cross-functionally across Anduril and develop strong working relationships with the Growth and Technical Operations leads to ensure the successful execution of all deployments. Own and flawlessly execute the Deployment Operations lifecycle of all deployments. As a key leader on the Deployment Operations team, you will be asked to own and manage all deployments related to your Business Line. Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times. Use the necessary systems (JIRA, Oracle, Foundry, Salesforce) and channels (Slack, email, meetings) to ensure stakeholders understand what needs to be accomplished and when. Obsess over the details and create structured plans for each and every deployment to ensure that people and hardware are in the right place at the right time. Deploying Anduril’s hardware requires white glove service where there are no second chances or do-overs Problem solve and remove obstacles for