Anduril
Head of Operations, Space Orbital Systems
$183K–$243K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in operations.
- Education
- MBA or similar degree preferred; bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
About the job
Leads business operations and strategic initiatives for Anduril’s Space Orbital Systems business line, supporting its growth, execution, and scaling.
What you'll do
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including planning, talent, facilities, compliance, proposals, and legal support.
- Partner with leadership and growth teams on strategy, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and external engagement.
- Manage business-line profit and loss and burn rate, and support mergers and acquisitions.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of professional experience in operations.
- Strong emotional intelligence and data-driven, people-centric problem-solving ability.
- Technical aptitude and ability to understand technical designs and work effectively with engineering teams.
- Able to work onsite five days a week in Costa Mesa, CA; minimum 25% travel; able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- MBA or similar degree; bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience bringing hardware/software products to market with engineers, in the space industry, or in a matrix organization.
Pay
$183,000 — $243,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
The team develops AI-powered space capabilities, but the role’s stated duties do not involve AI work.
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