Business Operations Associate - Technical Projects

divh2Business Operations Associate - Technical Projects/h2pCosta Mesa, California, United States/ppAnduril 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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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./ph3About The Job/h3pTechnical Projects Operations Associates work on some of the most ambiguous, high-leverage problems at Anduril combining operational rigor, technical curiosity, and strategic thinking to build solutions that scale. While youll be a member of a Functional or Division Operations team, you will often be embedded in the business (across field ops, engineering, supply chain, and product), helping Anduril run more efficiently by solving the messy, cross-functional problems that dont fall neatly into a single teams lane. Exemplar projects have focused on accelerating hardware development cycles, scaling our sustainment operations, and enabling customer-facing analytical workflows. This is not a traditional Operations role. Its a builder-operator role for those who thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and care deeply about outcomes. You might have been an engineer, PM, consultant, or founder and here, youll apply those instincts to the problems that power Andurils growth./ppWhat Youll Do/pulliOwn and deliver cross-functional initiatives from zero to one, from framing the problem to executing on a chosen solution./liliOperate across both hardware and software, bringing solutions to problems across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, Finance, HR, Recruiting, and more./liliWork deeply within Andurils business systems (including our ERP, MRP, and MES) to develop a clear understanding of how data and processes flow across the company./liliDevelop analytics and tooling that shape decision-making, ranging from scrappy, ad hoc Excel data crunching to scalable data pipelines and dashboards./liliProject manage across teams, leading meetings of large and small groups and managing digital communication channels to direct stakeholders towards solutions./liliPartner with senior leaders to bring structure, insight, and velocity to Andurils highest-priority operational challenges./li/ulh3Required Qualifications/h3ulli3+ years of experience in consulting, business operations, strategy, or engineering/technical roles./liliYoure technicalyou are data-driven, understand systems, and know how to communicate with engineering and product teams./liliYoure strategicyou zoom out to define frameworks, build business cases, and integrate solutions into broader company initiatives./liliYoure a builderyoud rather design and implement a better solution than patch around a broken one./liliYoure self-driven and proactiveyour bias is for action rather than delay./liliYoure comfortable in ambiguityyou get energy from untangling complex, messy problems./liliYoure clearyou communicate effectively, including in both technical and non-technical contexts./liliMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities./li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliExperience with technical systems in hardware + software environments (e.g., data warehouses, analytics tooling, manufacturing systems, etc.)./liliExposure to classified or regulated workflows./liliBackground working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments without a playbook./li/ulpUS Salary Range/pp$113,000 - $140,000 USD/ppThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:/ph3Benefits/h3pAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits./ph3Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams/h3pAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information./ppTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:/pullipNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates./p/lilistrongPlease always verify communications:/strong ulliDirect from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address./liliVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agencys authenticity by reaching out to View email address on click.appcast.io./li/ul/lilipExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the senders email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links./p/lilipWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts./p/li/ulh3Data Privacy/h3pTo view Andurils candidate data privacy policy, please visit submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security./p/div