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Head of Operations, Space

Costa Mesa, California, United States

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

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Head of Operations to join our rapidly growing Space team. In this role you will be responsible for all business operations for the Space team. Your work will vary from quick-turn operational fire-fighting, to building and redesigning processes, to leading high-impact strategic projects. This role requires you to be a trusted partner to each part of the business, and to work with and support the Space and Division leadership teams to achieve our strategic objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Drive day-to-day business operations for the Space Business line. This will include business planning & organization design, talent planning & people operations, real estate &facility planning, security & infrastructure compliance, proposal & legal support, and sharing the division’s narrative.
  • Define growth strategy for Space Business in partnership with the Space Leadership Team
  • Support the growth, execution, and engineering of the business line with operational support
  • Lead strategic initiatives in-line with the Business Line priorities
  • Problem solve to enable the Business Line to operate as efficiently as possible and scale accordingly
  • Own managing the Business Line Profit/Loss and burn rate - working closely with Anduril finance
  • Build senior leader engagement and external interface strategy (e.g. conferences, press releases, partnerships)
  • Build, negotiate and execute partnerships across industry
  • Support Merger and Acquisition activity - identifying targets and engaging in diligence

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 15+ years of professional experience in operations
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to solve operational problems in a way that is both data-driven and people-centric.
  • High ownership with sufficient horsepower to effectively manage multiple (6+) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly.
  • Solid technical aptitude and proven ability to understand technical designs and ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams
  • Ability to work onsite five days a week at either our Washington D.C. office or at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA
  • Minimum 25% travel expected
  • Able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • MBA or similar degree
  • Experience working with engineers and bringing hardware/software products to market strongly preferred
  • Experience in the Space Industry
  • Experience working effectively in a matrix organization structure
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field

US Salary Range

$254,000 - $336,000 USD

 

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: 

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. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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