Operations Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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Similar $174k
This role $170k
$131k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$209,337 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Operations Lead

The Arsenal-1 Operations Lead serves as a generalist operator providing the essential connective tissue between the company’s hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ohio and its headquarters in California. Reporting to the Vice President of Production, this individual manages high-impact strategic projects, redrafts operational processes, and handles rapid-response problem solving for the business line. The role involves coordinating across program management, engineering, production, finance, legal, and government relations teams to manage manufacturing roadmaps and operationalize government incentives. Key competencies include executive engagement, first principles thinking, and the ability to translate complex ideas clearly across diverse roles. This position addresses the logistical and operational challenges of scaling industrial capacity for autonomous air vehicle production. Candidates must possess experience in consulting, operations, finance, or program management while demonstrating high ownership and the ability to navigate ambiguous, cross-functional projects at a rapid pace.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary point of contact between the Ohio manufacturing facility and the California headquarters.
  • Execute strategic priorities for the Vice President of Production and manage special projects for the Arsenal-1 site.
  • Resolve urgent operational issues through rapid "fire-fighting" and proactive problem-solving.
  • Design and implement new processes to improve production and organizational efficiency.
  • Provide structure to ambiguous problems by creating clear frameworks and leading cross-functional teams toward decisions.
  • Coordinate with finance, legal, and HR departments to manage and capture government-negotiated incentives.
  • Translate complex information into clear communications for diverse stakeholders ranging from engineers to executives.
  • Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of experience in consulting, operations, finance, or product/program management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder and executive engagement for high-visibility roles.
  • Ability to translate complex ideas clearly across a wide range of technical and non-technical roles.
  • Proven ability to execute tactical tasks with high attention to detail while developing high-level strategies.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build cross-functional relationships.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.

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