Head of Operations, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$254,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $277k
$129k most similar roles pay here $318k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $153,687–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $277k versus about $188k 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 1967 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1788 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Operations, EW

The Head of Operations for Anduril's EW business line leads a multifaceted team responsible for planning, delivering, deploying, and sustaining all EW products. This role involves overseeing Technical Program Management, Program Management, Mission & Deployment Operations, and Sustainment Operations to ensure cohesive execution that meets military standards. Key responsibilities include managing complex development efforts, ensuring realistic timelines, mitigating risks, and maintaining high program performance across multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in operational leadership within defense or aerospace sectors, with a proven track record of delivering hardware/software programs through their lifecycle. They should possess strong financial acumen, customer relationship management skills, and the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels while building and scaling PM organizations. Preferred qualifications include specific EW expertise, rapid development experience, and familiarity with DoD acquisition pathways.

What you'll do

  • Own and execute the delivery of EW products on time, budget, and quality.
  • Manage technical program managers to ensure realistic timelines and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee program managers for cost, schedule, and contractual performance compliance.
  • Plan and coordinate logistics for system deployments in operational environments.
  • Develop and manage sustainment plans for fielded systems including spare parts and repairs.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years in program management or operational leadership, including at least 5 years leading multi-team organizations.
  • Proven track record delivering complex defense/aerospace programs through full lifecycle.
  • Experience building and scaling PM organizations, hiring, structuring, and developing teams.
  • Deep understanding of program management fundamentals with the judgment to apply rigor appropriately.
  • Strong financial acumen, including P&L awareness and EAC management.
  • Comfort operating at both strategic and tactical levels, setting long-term plans and resolving immediate issues.
  • Executive presence, representing the business line credibly to customers and senior leadership.

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