at Anduril
Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Compensation
$165k–$220k USD
Type
full time
Posted
1 months ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=118
Posted $220k · well above market
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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.
Company Overview
We are a leading defense technology company dedicated to advancing national security through innovative engineering, research, and manufacturing solutions. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide and a diverse real estate portfolio spanning over 3 million square feet—including modern office spaces, cutting-edge R&D facilities, and high-capacity manufacturing sites—we are committed to operational excellence, strategic growth, and cost-effective resource management. Our mission is to deliver mission-critical technologies while fostering a collaborative and secure work environment.
Position Summary
As a Strategic Real Estate Operator, you will architect and execute enterprise-wide real estate strategies that propel Anduril’s business. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Real Estate, this senior role demands an independent operator who can execute on behalf of a 5M+ sq ft portfolio—spanning R&D labs, agile manufacturing hubs, and global offices—with explosive growth, talent imperatives, and mission-critical initiatives. In a landscape of rapid technological evolution and business growth, you will deliver data-fueled optimizations that enhance operational readiness, agility, cost leadership, and innovation velocity. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in capital deployment, real estate planning and/or investing within industrial or tech sectors, capable of navigating complex stakeholder needs in a high-stakes defense environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Requirements
Preferred Skills
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:
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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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