Operations & Logistics Lead

Anduril · Waltham, Massachusetts · $95,000-$125,000 USD · onsite We are seeking an Operations and Logistics Lead to join our rapidly growing team in Waltham, MA. In this role, you will work directly with our manufacturing team, field operations team, and across multiple other functional areas to deploy Anduril Imaging’s hardware and personnel worldwide. You will partner with Production, Engineering, and Mission Operations leads to manage the operational handoff from the manufacturing floor to the field, ensuring completed hardware is staged, cleared, and mobilized without delay. This is a high-accountability role that requires an exceptional people leader, deep hardware operations fluency, and the ability to solve fast-moving supply chain and deployment challenges in support of critical missions around the world. Responsibilities Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and field operations to facilitate critical logistics and inventory management. Manage the logistics team, serve as the primary voice across our partner business lines and government customers. Maintain 100% asset visibility and chain-of-custody tracking across enterprise systems (ERP/WMS) from the moment hardware leaves the production line through site installation and out-year sustainment. Enforce strict compliance with defense and commercial transport regulations, including ITAR/EAR export controls, dangerous goods, and military shipping standards (MIL-STD/IUID). Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for pack-out, material handling, and international staging to scale logistics capabilities as production volume accelerates. Track and optimize operational metrics, including pack-and-ship cycle times, transit cost efficiency, delivery timeliness, and inventory accuracy. Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressively complex acquisition logistics, product support, or sustainment program management supporting a DoD environment or comparable government programs. Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills sufficient to interface effectively with engineering, all levels of management, customers, and government representatives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize actions in accordance with contractual requirements and business goals. Ability to move and carry 50 pounds for short periods of time. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business/operations, engineering, or a related technical field. U.S. Government or Military logistics, supply, or program office experience. Prior service as an ILS Manager, IPS Manager, Lifecycle Logistician, or Product Support. Experience building and leading a logistics or product support team, including hiring and developing junior logisticians. Experience authoring and delivering logistics CDRLs against DIDs, and negotiating sustainment scope with a government customer. 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.