Military Shipping Lead
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Military Shipping Lead
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.
As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
We are seeking a Military Shipping Lead to join our Global Logistics team. In this role, you will be the tactical and strategic lead for preparing, staging, and deploying Anduril's advanced defense hardware via military and commercial airlift. Drawing on expertise similar to a U.S. Air Force Air Transportation Specialist (2T2X1), U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Specialist (0431, 0481, 0441, 0491, 0402), or U.S. Army Transportation Movement Control (88N, 88H), you will own the end-to-end preparation of cargo, load planning, HAZMAT compliance, and ATTLA Certifications to support rapid deployments to military test sites and operational theaters globally.
In addition to tactical execution, this role serves as a critical bridge for our international expansion. You will integrate elements of military program management to oversee logistics life cycles for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and ensuring seamless delivery of cutting-edge defense capabilities to our global allies. This is a highly active, hands-on role requiring a unique blend of technical logistics knowledge, regulatory compliance, international program coordination, and stakeholder management.
You will ensure our cutting-edge systems—ranging from autonomous drones to sentry towers—are safely, legally, and efficiently certified, cleared, and delivered to foreign partners and domestic operators alike.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate Foreign Military Sales (FMS) & Mil Air Shipments
- Cargo Prep & Load Planning
- HAZMAT & Compliance
- Shipping Documentation & Tracking
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in military air cargo handling, air terminal operations, defense logistics management, & SAMM (Special Assignment Airlift Missions).
- Experience directly equivalents to USAF 2T2X1 (Air Transportation), Army 88H/88N, or Marine Corps 0441/0431/0481 at the E-6 level or above.
- Proven experience navigating military logistics and/or shipment coordination under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) frameworks.
- Current or past certification in Hazardous Materials preparation/certification (AFMAN 24-604, CFR 49, or commercial equivalent).
- Strong understanding of 463L pallet buildup, commercial pallet buildup, & dual-rail systems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and build load plans.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor flight line environments.
- Ability to travel up to 35% to support off-site field testing, allied military installations, and deployment exercises.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field.
- Certified AFMAN 24-604 Preparer/Certifier (Military HAZMAT air-shipment certification), IATA, 49 CFR, IMDG.
- Experience utilizing military logistics software such as GATES, ICODES, SMS, or CMOS.
- Experience with commercial air charter loading and international freight forwarding operations.
- Prior experience working within an Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) or Ramp Services flight.
- Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to interface confidently with active-duty military personnel, loadmasters, foreign military officers, and senior USG stakeholders.
US Salary Range $112,000 —$149,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer…
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