Deployment Lead, Air Defense

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Irvine, CA · AFS : Air Defense Engineering : Mission Operations

This role is for a Deployment Lead on an Air Defense team at a defense technology company. The primary focus is on delivering and sustaining AI-powered military capabilities, specifically robots that detect and neutralize aerial threats. Responsibilities include deployment planning and execution, customer relationship management, developing deep mission and product expertise, and leading technical teams. The role requires a strong understanding of defense technology and operational environments.

What you'd actually do

  1. Orchestrate hundreds of deployment events each year, including site installations, test and evaluation exercises, demonstrations, and training and maintenance visits, leading a cross-functional team that spans hardware supply, logistics, engineering, and more to do whatever it takes to achieve mission success for Anduril and our customers.
  2. Build trust with customers, industry partners, users, and Anduril teammates through effective communication, positive attitude, and follow-through.
  3. Develop a deep knowledge of your customer’s mission requirements, including the nature of the threats they face, regulatory challenges, resource constraints, rules of engagement, and more.
  4. Develop a thorough understanding of the capabilities and limitations of Anduril’s Family of Systems.

Skills

Required

  • Advanced degree or 3-5+ years experience in a technical field, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domain
  • Highly organized creative problem-solver with proven project management skills
  • Experienced in the creation and upkeep of documentation for new or developing processes
  • Proven experience leading tech-enabled teams of peers while building a culture of influence through relationships
  • Deep interest in national security issues and defense technologies, with a commitment to lifelong learning
  • Experience translating technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

Nice to have

  • AI
  • computer vision
  • sensor fusion
  • networking technology

What the JD emphasized

  • mission critical capabilities
  • AI-powered operating system
  • autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology
  • customer’s mission requirements
  • technical concepts into operational requirements