Anduril
Deployment Lead, Air Defense
$117K–$154K
Irvine, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 28, 2026
- Experience
- Advanced degree or 5+ years of experience in a technical field.
- Education
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience is not stated.
About the job
Leads planning and execution of air-defense deployments, sustaining systems in the field and translating customer mission needs and feedback into product improvements.
What you'll do
- Plan and lead deployment events from site survey through testing, installation, training, and sustainment.
- Build relationships with customers and partners, communicate mission requirements, and relay user feedback to engineering teams.
- Develop expertise in the air-defense systems and assess their capabilities against threats and operational constraints.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree or 5+ years of experience in a technical field; defense, national security, or aerospace experience preferred.
- Proven project management skills and experience leading tech-enabled teams of peers.
- Experience creating and maintaining process documentation and translating technical concepts into operational requirements and performance specifications.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance; willing to travel up to 50%, including periodic overseas and hazard zone travel.
Nice to have
- Experience in the defense, national security, or aerospace domain.
Pay
$117,000 — $154,000 USD (base salary)
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