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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Artificial Intelligence
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Salary
$132,000–$198,000 a year
Full-time

Mission Operations Lead, EW

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mission Operations Lead with prior training and experience in a relevant engineering field, to plan, organize, direct, and lead internal and external program activities. The Mission Operations Lead will lead day-to-day execution of EW business line initiatives and tasks – working with the Operations Lead to manage Field Events, product deployments, demonstrations, as well as with the customer, and the Deployment team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Job responsibilities

  • Serve in a customer-facing capacity, working directly with the Department of War to develop and deploy Anduril integrated hardware-software products to meet customer and operational needs.
  • Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
  • Own the deployment of Anduril’s EW capabilities at test and demonstration events. Work across our Test & Evaluation, Logistics, Growth, and Engineering teams to ensure that we are able to rapidly deliver real…
  • Work cross-functionally and across business lines to plan, execute, and supervise EW field events such as internal and customer facing test events, demonstrations, and customer deliveries.
  • Provide input to product and engineering teams to drive the development of product features and configurations that enhance or greatly improve the employment of Anduril EW products.
  • Support end-users in understanding and using our capabilities through the development of training content, integration into unit training schedules, and delivery of training.
  • Develop and contribute to a streamlined user feedback and engagement system, which include issue tracking, training sessions, refreshers, and focused preparation for large scale exercises and events.
  • Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.

Job requirements

  • Minimum of 6+ years experience as a Program Manager, Project Lead, Cross-Functional Team Leader.
  • Experience in leading the planning and execution of events.
  • Experience translating and decomposing technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
  • Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software and hardware development teams.
  • Experience in project management and product deployment roles.
  • Operational experience with the development, employment, or integration of EW systems into operational plans.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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