Operations Engineer, Space Planner
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
Anduril’s Space Planning team is seeking an Operations Engineer, Space Planner to join the team. The Space Planning team is responsible for optimizing layouts and designs for R&D facilities, ensuring efficient workflows, and minimizing wasted space, all while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
As an Operations Manager, you will conduct site assessments and develop detailed space plans collaborating with various stakeholders across the business. The right candidate has a history of managing multiple projects providing creative solutions that will optimize efficiency.
About the Job
Anduril is a rapidly growing company seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as an Industrial Space Planner of Southern California. We are looking for an engineer to partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate space supply and demand and ensure that every square foot of space supports operational efficiency, safety, and scalability. This role requires a balance of technical space planning skills and the ability to navigate a complex and high-demand environment.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate information and coordinate space planning decisions within Southern California facilities
- Create block plans, and test fits for warehouse, lab, and production spaces using AutoCAD and other planning tools
- Partner with key stakeholders in production, engineering, and facilities to gather spatial requirements and translate them into actionable designs and plans
- Evaluate incoming space demand and prioritize high-impact needs from low-priority asks
- Support infrastructure planning (e.g., equipment layout, utilities, airflow, and EHS clearances)
- Ensure space plans align with operational workflows, adjacencies, and compliance requirements
- Create relocation strategies and solutions for our internal customers and communicate effectively with all parties involved in each exchange
- Collaborate with the Moves, Adds, and Change (MAC) team for implementation and change tracking
- Contribute to space forecasting, scenario modeling, and long-term planning efforts for growth or reconfiguration
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in industrial, manufacturing, supply chain or production environment
- Proficiency in CAD software, ArcGIS, Archibus, Power BI, JIRA and/or similar space planning software
- Experience with lean, six sigma, and other related production principles
- Strong understanding of spatial layout principles, workflow optimization, and infrastructure coordination
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively under pressure
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering
- Familiarity with space management systems
- Experience with project coordination or execution of space moves and reconfigurations
- Background in facilities, industrial engineering, or workplace strategy
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for creating efficient and employee-friendly work environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of Anduril. Join us on our mission transforming the future of defense.
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...
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