Air to Ground Integration Senior Technician
Anduril
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 TEAM
The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost or Altius, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for Air to Ground Senior Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will plan and coordinate all flight-related activities for Maneuver Dominance’s varied fleet, including helicopters, UAVs, and fixed- wing aircraft. You'll play a crucial role in implementing logistics strategies for our cutting-edge defense systems and personnel. Your expertise in both ground and military air support logistics will be essential in ensuring the seamless deployment and maintenance of Anduril's technologies in diverse operational environments. The right candidate must be adept at solving problems creatively and ingeniously by using whatever materials are readily available, often improvising solutions with simple or unusual items. Essentially, you have a knack for problem-solving using limited resources.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Conduct daily flight operations for a diverse fleet of aircraft, including scheduling, mission planning, and resource allocation.
- Develop comprehensive logistics plans for demonstrations, deployments, operations, and maintenance of systems in various military contexts.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate logistical considerations into product design and development.
- Create and manage supply chain strategies to ensure efficient and timely delivery of systems and components.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for flight and ground operations, safety protocols, maintenance schedules and logistics.
- Coordinate with military partners to align internal logistics processes with existing military infrastructure and procedures.
- Optimize inventory management and distribution systems for both ground and air- based operations.
- Develop training programs for military personnel on operations, maintenance and logistics of systems.
- Analyze and improve logistics processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with relevant military regulations and standards in air to ground.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers and logistics.
- Contribute to proposal development for new contracts, focusing on logistics and sustainment aspects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Aviation Operations, Business Administration or related.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in military and civilian airlift logistics, with a strong background in both ground and air support operations.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing logistics strategies for complex military systems in line with Department of Defense (DoD) logistics processes, regulations, and standards.
- Experience with logistics software and inventory management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize complex logistics networks.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross- functional teams.
- Basic knowledge of FAA regulations and military aviation.
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Proficiency with emerging technologies in defense and their logistical.
- Proficiency in flight operations software and management information.
- Active U.S. Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with C5, C-17, C-130 and civilian equivalent logistics planning, cargo handling, large-scale deployments of equipment, and supply flow
- Proficiency with autonomous systems or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS CSCP, PMP).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and rapid prototyping
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exposure with international logistics and foreign military sales (FMS)
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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