Head of Operations, Hardware Engineering

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 Hardware Engineering organization is the central nexus for engineering excellence at Anduril, providing core services and developing strategic technology products that underpin our defense mission. We are a dynamic, high-impact team focused on enabling our world-class engineers and leaders to innovate and deliver at an unprecedented pace. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Head of Engineering Operations to serve as a strategic thought partner and operational force multiplier to the VP of Hardware Engineering and the broader Hardware Engineering leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in architecting, optimizing, and leading the operational framework for the entire Hardware Engineering organization, driving strategic priorities, and ensuring its seamless integration with cross-functional partners across the company. You will lead a dedicated Engineering Operations team, providing critical operational leverage that enables our world-class engineers and leaders to focus on technical excellence and innovation. Your mandate will range from identifying and solving complex operational challenges, building and redesigning scalable processes, to leading high-impact strategic projects that directly support the VP's vision and contribute to Anduril’s overall success. You will be instrumental in ensuring organizational alignment, efficiency, and growth, collaborating closely with the VP and senior leadership to achieve our strategic objectives and differentiate Anduril as the next generation defense prime. WHAT YOU’LL DO Strategic Planning Vision Execution: Partner with the VP of Hardware Engineering and their leadership team as a strategic advisor, helping to define, prioritize, and drive the execution of the organization's strategic roadmap, vision, operating model, and annual goals. This includes determining strategic investments for engineering capabilities and technology development, and setting/tracking critical metrics for organizational health and performance. Operational Excellence Organizational Stewardship: Architect and optimize the day-to-day business operations of the Hardware Engineering organization. This encompasses critical areas such as strategic talent planning (staffing/hiring strategies, headcount management, performance management, compensation), organizational communications, facilities planning, and financial tracking. You will ensure the organization operates with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, providing the foundational support for engineering innovation and rapid scaling. Strategic Initiatives Leadership: Identify, scope, and lead high-priority strategic projects and complex cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the VP, ensuring timely execution, measurable impact, and direct alignment with broader company and Hardware Engineering goals. This includes driving annual planning cycles and preparing for executive-level reviews. Team Leadership Development: Build, mentor, and lead a dedicated Engineering Operations team, empowering them to support day-to-day tactical operations and strategically drive initiatives within the engineering departments. Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic impact within the te ... (truncated, view full listing at source)