Field Operations Manager, Commercial

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Field Operations Manager, Commercial

JOB TITLE: Field Operations Manager, Commercial The Field Operations Manager, Commercial joins the Air Defense team to deliver and sustain large-scale, fixed-site counter-UAS capabilities. This role involves owning the end-to-end execution of persistent, multi-sensor, and multi-effector deployments across expansive site footprints. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams to manage the deployment lifecycle, including site surveys, RF and power planning, sensor siting, coverage modeling, installation, and long-term sustainment. You will build standardized playbooks, SOPs, and installation templates to ensure repeatable, auditable processes. Key responsibilities include coordinating with on-site security organizations to integrate capabilities into existing force-protection postures and translating technical concepts into operational requirements. Required skills include project management, experience with integrated sensors, power, and networking, and the ability to manage complex infrastructure deployments in defense and national security domains.

What you'll do

  • Orchestrate large-scale, persistent counter-UAS installations by leading cross-functional teams through the full deployment lifecycle.
  • Manage site surveys, RF and power planning, sensor siting, coverage modeling, and long-term system sustainment.
  • Build and maintain standardized playbooks, SOPs, and installation templates to ensure repeatable deployments at scale.
  • Serve as the primary interface to on-site security teams to integrate systems into existing physical security postures.
  • Translate customer mission requirements and threat profiles into technical specifications for the engineering team.
  • Develop deep product expertise to forecast system performance against various threat profiles and environmental conditions.
  • Communicate user feedback and lessons learned back to internal teams to drive continuous product improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Hold an advanced degree or 4-6+ years of experience in a technical field, preferably in defense, national security, or aerospace.
  • Demonstrate proven project management skills and the ability to solve complex problems creatively.
  • Experience planning and executing large-scale, fixed-site installations involving integrated sensors, effectors, power, and networking.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain deployment playbooks, SOPs, and installation documentation for repeatable execution at scale.
  • Experience coordinating with site security or force-protection organizations to integrate capabilities into existing security postures.
  • Experience leading tech-enabled teams of peers while building a culture of influence through relationships.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with Networking, cUAS, and/or Air and Missile Defense (preferred).

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