Anduril Industries
Director of Operations, Air Dominance & Strike
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Director of Operations, Air Dominance & Strike
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Anduril Industries . Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. We build systems powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns data streams into a real‑time, 3D command and control center.
The mission of Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike Division is to reshape future peer‑to‑peer conflicts by developing next‑generation collaborative combat aircraft, advanced effects, and the software that powers autonomous weapons. Our Advanced Effects business line is looking for a senior operations leader to partner with the General Manager to scale through rapid growth.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Own all aspects of Advanced Effects business operations and infrastructure, ensuring business development, engineering, and production teams have what they need when they need it.
Serve as the Advanced Effects General Manager’s chief strategist, balancing resource and execution risk against growth plans and monitoring financials to guide profitability targets.
Translate growth signals into demand across operational infrastructure—including staffing, real estate, test ranges, classified infrastructure, and production—and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to deliver.
Own the business line’s governance structure from reviews to annual planning, employee onboarding, and all‑hands meetings, evolving information pathways as the organization scales.
Collaborate closely with division leadership to evolve the structure and define and implement strong hiring, onboarding, and execution standards for key functions, maintaining a culture of “doing things differently.”
Execute on special projects, evolve internal processes, lead stand‑up of new functions, and guide M&A efforts as needed.
Here’s Who You Are
You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross‑functional problems in a people‑centric way.
You are both highly owning and low ego, oriented toward outcomes and humility.
Details and data drive your decisions.
You are discerning and a fast learner.
You are tactical and work beyond 30,000‑foot level.
You have 8‑12 years of experience in an operating role at a high‑growth tech company, startup, finance or consulting.
Seniority Level: Director | Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing | Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Must be eligible to hold a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
US Salary Range:
$220,000—$292,000 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with little to no cost for U.S. roles.
UK & AUS: full coverage of medical insurance premiums for you and dependents.
IE: annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Competitive PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family planning & parenting support, including fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 access to therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
Professional development reimbursement.
Commuter benefits based on location.
Relocation assistance where eligible.
Retirement Benefits
U.S. roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax options.
UK & IE: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS: Superannuation plan.
To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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Director of Operations, Air Dominance & Strike
role at
Anduril Industries . Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. We build systems powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns data streams into a real‑time, 3D command and control center.
The mission of Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike Division is to reshape future peer‑to‑peer conflicts by developing next‑generation collaborative combat aircraft, advanced effects, and the software that powers autonomous weapons. Our Advanced Effects business line is looking for a senior operations leader to partner with the General Manager to scale through rapid growth.
Here’s What You’ll Do
Own all aspects of Advanced Effects business operations and infrastructure, ensuring business development, engineering, and production teams have what they need when they need it.
Serve as the Advanced Effects General Manager’s chief strategist, balancing resource and execution risk against growth plans and monitoring financials to guide profitability targets.
Translate growth signals into demand across operational infrastructure—including staffing, real estate, test ranges, classified infrastructure, and production—and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to deliver.
Own the business line’s governance structure from reviews to annual planning, employee onboarding, and all‑hands meetings, evolving information pathways as the organization scales.
Collaborate closely with division leadership to evolve the structure and define and implement strong hiring, onboarding, and execution standards for key functions, maintaining a culture of “doing things differently.”
Execute on special projects, evolve internal processes, lead stand‑up of new functions, and guide M&A efforts as needed.
Here’s Who You Are
You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross‑functional problems in a people‑centric way.
You are both highly owning and low ego, oriented toward outcomes and humility.
Details and data drive your decisions.
You are discerning and a fast learner.
You are tactical and work beyond 30,000‑foot level.
You have 8‑12 years of experience in an operating role at a high‑growth tech company, startup, finance or consulting.
Seniority Level: Director | Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing | Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Must be eligible to hold a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
US Salary Range:
$220,000—$292,000 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with little to no cost for U.S. roles.
UK & AUS: full coverage of medical insurance premiums for you and dependents.
IE: annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Competitive PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family planning & parenting support, including fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 access to therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
Professional development reimbursement.
Commuter benefits based on location.
Relocation assistance where eligible.
Retirement Benefits
U.S. roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax options.
UK & IE: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS: Superannuation plan.
To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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