Business Operations, Air Dominance & Strike

Business Operations, Air Dominance & Strike at Anduril Industries.

This role removes operational bottlenecks so the Air Dominance and Strike Division can scale efficiently during rapid expansion. The position enables cross-functional teams to execute development and deployment of next-generation collaborative combat aircraft and autonomous systems. Success in this role supports the division’s mission of transforming U.S. air power through advanced autonomy and integrated platforms. The hire will own the design and execution of operational workflows that connect business development, engineering, and production teams.

This position ensures timely resource and information delivery to maintain momentum across the division. The role demands a high level of ownership with low ego and a focus on outcomes rather than visibility. The operator will build and maintain routines, checklists, and clear escalation paths to manage complex initiatives. Documentation of processes is essential so that any qualified team member can step in and execute without disruption.

Location:

Costa Mesa, California, United States Engagement:
Individual contributor Team:
Air Dominance and Strike Division Years: 2+ Visa:
Must be eligible to hold a US Top Secret clearance Degree:
Bachelor’s degree required

Operational capacity is enhanced so business development, engineering, and production receive timely resources and information. Cross-functional partners align these inputs to deliver operational infrastructure that scales with division growth. Corporate objectives guide monitoring of financial plans and headcount plans, with outcomes supporting adjustments to resource allocation to meet aggressive growth targets. Financial performance is reviewed to balance resource and execution risk, steering the business toward profitability targets as the organization scales.

Processes evolve as the organization scales, requiring the operator to implement iterative improvements without disrupting existing workflows. New employees are ramped quickly through executed onboarding, all-hands meetings, internal business reviews, and division-wide events to accelerate time to productivity. The role supports the analysis of key performance indicators to identify gaps and drive corrective actions across operational workflows. Coordination of schedules, dependencies, and deliverables ensures that cross-functional initiatives remain aligned with division priorities.

The operator maintains a data-driven approach to operations, using metrics to inform decisions and communicate status to leadership. Extreme attention to detail enables a data-driven approach to operations, reducing errors and improving reliability.

The posting states a pay range of $146000 to $194000. Complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems are solved with a people-centric approach that prioritizes stakeholder needs. High ownership with low ego is demonstrated through strong outcome orientation and humility in cross-functional settings. Extreme attention to detail enables a data-driven approach to operations and supports accurate forecasting. Fast learning is shown while maintaining tactical awareness to avoid a narrow, 30,000-foot perspective on strategic issues.

A background of 2+ years in an operating role at a high-growth technology company, a startup, or in finance or consulting is required for this position. Eligibility to hold a US Top Secret clearance is mandatory for the position, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain this clearance. A Bachelor’s degree is required for the role, and advanced degrees may be considered but are not mandatory.

The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship for this position. Practical notes This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for a US Top Secret clearance. The position is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Practical notes Typical interview steps Operations interviews usually include a process scenario, an analytics question, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to…