Programs Lead, Test Sites & Infrastructure

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.

About the Role

As the Programs Lead, Test Sites & Infrastructure, you will be a critical

strategic partner to the Director of Test Sites, playing a pivotal role in

shaping and executing the vision for our organization's physical footprint. This

dynamic position demands a blend of strategic acumen, operational excellence,

and hands-on project leadership to manage the full lifecycle of our test sites

and broader real estate portfolio. You will be instrumental in translating

ambitious growth plans into actionable infrastructure strategies, ensuring our

teams have the cutting-edge facilities they need, exactly when they need them,

within a high-growth, highly regulated environment.

What You'll Do

• * Act as a strategic partner to the Director, contributing significantly to the
• definition, prioritization, and execution of the strategic roadmap and annual
• objectives for test sites and critical operational infrastructure.
• * Support leadership in balancing resource allocation, execution risk, and
• growth plans, with a keen focus on specific program and site objectives,
• continuously monitoring financial performance to guide towards profitability
• targets.
• * Drive the execution of the full lifecycle of test site and classified
• infrastructure development, from initial requirements gathering and design to
• commissioning, ongoing maintenance, and eventual decommissioning.
• * Manage short-term and long-term space allocation across various teams,
• implementing creative solutions to meet rapidly evolving needs.
• * Generate and refine accurate cost estimates for various project stages,
• ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• * Contribute to the development and implementation of creative contracting
• strategies and commercial terms for infrastructure projects.
• * Oversee key relationships with consultants, contractors, and suppliers for
• all infrastructure initiatives and construction projects.
• * Cultivate and manage strong working relationships with key internal
• stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, IT, Security, Facilities, EHS, Legal,
• Growth, Deployments, Production) and external partners (contractors, vendors,
• regulatory authorities).
• * Serve as a primary point of contact for test site and infrastructure
• initiatives, facilitating clear communication and driving alignment across
• all teams.
• * Proactively identify operational bottlenecks and risks within test site
• operations and our broader infrastructure, developing and implementing
• data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, security, and compliance.

What You'll Bring

• * 8+ years of progressive experience in operational leadership roles, with a
• significant portion focused on physical infrastructure development, real
• estate portfolio management, specialized operational facilities, test site
• operations, or manufacturing environments within high-growth technology,
• defense, or similar highly regulated industries.
• * In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, infrastructure design
• principles, and the ability to read technical documentation like facility
• drawings.
• * Proven experience in designing and/or setting up new production lines or
• factories, from process mapping through to collaborating with infrastructure
• design partners and workstation design.
• * Expertise in logistics, facilities management, and security compliance within
• complex operational environments.
• * Proven ability to contribute to strategic thinking, translate complex
• problems into structured frameworks, and drive the execution of data-driven
• solutions.
• * Exceptional project and program management skills for large-scale
• infrastructure, construction, or strategic initiatives, with a demonstrated
• track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• * Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, detailed cost
• estimation, and financial reporting, with the ability to analyze and present
• complex financial information.
• * Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and influencing
• skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive outcomes across diverse
• internal and external stakeholders.
• * High ownership and low ego, with a results-oriented approach. Highly
• detail-oriented, data-driven, discerning, and an incredibly fast learner who
• is tactical and doesn't solely operate at a 30,000-foot level.
• * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a
• related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• US Salary Range
• $166,000—$220,000 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 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier
• benefits for full-time employees, including:
• BENEFITS
• At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits
• package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported
• in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our

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