Anduril Industries

Training Manager

Anduril Industries • $112K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong background in planning, developing, and delivering training for technical fields.
  • Proven experience in managing or coordinating training efforts or teams.
  • Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
  • Enthusiasm for enhancing U.S. and allied military capability through advanced technology.
  • Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead training delivery for military, government, and commercial users.
  • Assist in managing a team of trainers, coordinating schedules for effective delivery.
  • Support program management and execution of training aligned with business goals.
  • Design and continuously update training curricula across various platforms.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Anduril's products and serve as a subject matter expert.
  • Gather and relay customer feedback to inform product development.
  • Collaborate with various teams to capture updates and support comprehensive user training.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee growth and career development.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Training Manager, you will play a pivotal assistant team lead role in bridging hands-on training delivery with program management and team coordination. You will contribute to and help lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of world-class technical training for Anduril products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product adoption goals. This role requires a blend of direct instructional expertise, curriculum development, and the ability to guide and manage the efforts of Trainers, contributing significantly to the national security mission.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Training Delivery & Leadership: Actively lead and participate in the delivery of technical training to end-users from military, government agency, and commercial backgrounds, including hands-on instruction at customer locations (potentially Hazard Zones) and Anduril test sites.
  • Team & Schedule Management: Assist in the management and orchestration of a team of trainers, coordinating their efforts and schedules to ensure efficient and effective training delivery.
  • Program & Business Alignment: Support program management by contributing to the planning, resourcing, and execution of company-wide training efforts that drive product adoption and align with business line goals.
  • Curriculum & Product Development: Design, build, and continuously update training curricula across a variety of platforms, including presentations, hands-on practicals, computer-based training, and simulations. Create, shape, and manage training collateral, ensuring it remains current with new product features and functionality.
  • Subject Matter Expertise & Systems Learning: Develop a deep understanding of Anduril's hardware and software offerings, serving as a subject matter expert and effectively explaining technical terminology and solutions to non-technical audiences.
  • Customer & Product Feedback: Serve as a voice for our customers, building a bridge between end-users and Anduril to capture feedback, identify pain points, and inform the development of new product features and capabilities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across a wide range of Anduril teams, including product development, engineering, design, and operations, to capture product updates and support comprehensive training of end users.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Training Expertise: A strong background in planning, developing, and delivering training, with expertise in adult learning theories and instructional design for technical fields.
  • Leadership Acumen: Proven experience in managing, guiding, or coordinating training efforts, projects, or a small team of trainers, demonstrating an ownership mentality and strong initiative.
  • Communication Skills: Adaptive, creative communication style that fits a variety of audiences, with a proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical individuals.
  • Collaboration & Influence: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments and influence others without direct hierarchical relationship.
  • National Security Focus: Enthusiasm for transforming US and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
  • Clearance & Travel: Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including to Hazard Zones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior military or government agency exposure/experience is a plus.
  • Expertise in Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) principles and capabilities.
  • Experience with Air Defense technology including autonomous systems, advanced C2 systems, electronic warfare.
  • Experience with hands-on technical deployment, integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.
  • Formal education in engineering, international relations or other related field.


US Salary Range

$112,000-$149,000 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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