Anduril Industries

Senior Test Site Manager

Anduril Industries$143K — $191K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant work experience in construction, operations, or program management
  • Minimum of 3+ years in leadership roles
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proven multi-project management capabilities with a rapid pace
  • Strong communication skills suitable for diverse audiences
  • High emotional intelligence with a focus on people-oriented solutions
  • Ability to create structured solutions for ambiguous problems
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and leadership visibility
  • Expertise in team management with a focus on employee development
  • Eligible for a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations including logistics and inventory management
  • Coordinate high-profile client visits and special initiatives
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and track equipment maintenance
  • Lead and develop a collaborative high-performing team
  • Build relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization
  • Translate ambiguous problems into actionable strategies
  • Gather requirements and define project specifications for facility enhancements
  • Manage project budgets and provide financial forecasts to leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package at little to no cost to employees
  • Support for health, recovery, and future needs
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive equity grants included in compensation packages
Full Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced Senior Test Site Manager to join our West Coast Regional team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Test Sites in shaping the strategic direction and tactical execution of our test site operations, while also managing and developing your own team. You will work cross-functionally with leaders in engineering, logistics, finance, facilities, and more to solve complex, ambiguous challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Oversee day-to-day operations including logistics, inventory management, staffing, and vendor relationships.
  • Coordinate high-profile client visits, demonstrations, and ad-hoc initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and track equipment maintenance.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop your team to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Translate ambiguous problems into structured frameworks and actionable strategies.
  • Engage and coordinate with multiple departments (IT, Finance, Engineering, Facilities, Growth, Deployments, etc.) to drive projects to completion.
  • Gather and define requirements and translate them into project specifications for new builds and retrofits of current facilities.
  • Develop accurate cost estimates at all project stages and manage budget - from greenfield projects to day-to-day capital improvements.
  • Collaborate with Finance/FP&A for cash flow forecasting and prepare financial reports to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrate expertise in engaging with stakeholders and executives, balancing independent problem-solving with effective collaboration.
  • Facilitate clear communication across teams - whether through leading large meetings or managing digital communication channels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience with a minimum of 3+ years in construction, operations, or product/program management roles.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects (3-5+ large projects) concurrently at a rapid pace.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong emotional intelligence with a people-centric approach to solving operational challenges.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the capacity to work independently in an unstructured environment.
  • Ability to develop clear frameworks to structure and solve ambiguous, cross-functional problems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder and executive engagement, with significant leadership visibility.
  • Experience managing and developing team members, with an emphasis on continuous feedback and growth.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.


US Salary Range

$143,000-$191,000 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:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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