Sustainment Lead, Advanced Effects

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Sustainment Lead for our Advanced Effects business line to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. As a Sustainment Lead, you’ll be partnering with the Head of Integrated Product Support to own overarching responsibility for a product lifecycle and sustainment. You will lead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive logistics and product support strategies that improve Anduril’s ability to deploy, maintain, and sustain hardware. This role involves leading and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of all elements of Integrated Product Support. It will require a breadth of understanding of both commercial and military logistics, experience working on government programs, and a deep appreciation for details. This position is pivotal in ensuring Anduril continues to scale our capabilities in government and DoD sustainment. We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own material and important projects during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth. WHAT YOU’LL DO Direct all Integrated Product Support activities across an Advanced Effects program include execution, process, best practices, technical oversight, and budget monitoring. Implement and maintain logistics systems, standards, and data to ensure accurate and efficient logistics operations and management. Lead Sustainment team through influence, guidance and connection to achieve critical path alignment against customer and contractual expectations Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and program management, to ensure alignment and execution of product support goals. Develop and implement product support plans and best practices to ensure the timely execution of all product support program deliverables in a highly collaborative environment. Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration. Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications. Problem solve and remove obstacles for your team and internal and external partners. Know how to think critically and engage the right teams to help. Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times. Use the necessary channels (Slack, email, meetings) to ensure stakeholders understand what needs to be accomplished and when. Be a team player where no task is too small. Be willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. Embrace the startup life. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 6 years of experience in DoD/government logistics or progressively complex program administration experience, including leadership roles in operations, manufacturing, logistics or sustainment. Technical expertise and application of logistics management principles, concepts, and practice as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones. Expertise of the regulatory requirements as it relates to the DoD or government logistics, preferably related to aircraft. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 10 years of experience in DoD/government logistics or progressively complex program administration experience, including leadership roles in operations, manufacturing, logistics or sustainment. Experience working with, in, and around Air Force or other military branch Integrated Logistics operations. Demonstrated ability to lead projects from idea conception to idea execution without assistance. Experience with government proposals. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to work cross-functionally, including at a deeply technical level, in an unstructured environment; startup experience preferred. Strong outcome orientation with the ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation and adoption. Willing and able to dive into tactical execution mode when needed to move the effort forward. Demonstrated ability to lead projects from idea conception to idea execution without assistance. Moves fast, has a positive attitude and can lead people directly and via influence. US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams 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. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. 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