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Field Planner

1/8/2026

As a Field Planner, you will coordinate and execute the fielding of Anduril’s Ghost Shark for the Australian Navy, overseeing logistics, maintenance, and inventory management. Your role is crucial for ensuring mission success and effective customer engagement.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">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.</div>ABOUT THE ROLE As a Field Planner, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and execution of fielding Anduril’s Ghost Shark, an extra large fully autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), for the Australian Navy. Working across Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maintenance you will oversee and support forward logistics, site establishment, scheduling and rostering, maintenance & repairs, field inventory management, and reverse logistics. Your role is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success, shaping the future success of Anduril’s Ghost Shark Program in Australia. WHAT YOU’LL DO <ul> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally across Anduril and develop strong working relationships with supply chain, logistics, engineering, and maintenance to ensure the successful execution of all deployments and field operations.</li> <li>Own and flawlessly execute one-off deployments and continuous field operations. You will be asked to own and manage the co-ordination of field operations and one off deployments.</li> <li>Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times. Use the necessary tools (JIRA, Oracle) and channels (Slack, email, meetings) to ensure stakeholders understand what needs to be accomplished and when.</li> <li>Obsess over the details and create structured plans for each deployment and field operations cycle to ensure that people and hardware are in the right place at the right time. Anduril operations require white glove service where there are no second chances or do-overs.</li> <li>Problem solve and remove obstacles for the team and internal and external partners. Know how to think critically and engage the right teams to help.</li> <li>Be a dedicated team player, willing to take on any task, no matter how small, and contribute to the overall success of the team by rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done.</li> <li>Drive for continuous improvement and consistently look for ways to improve Anduril’s processes. There are constantly new challenges, so always look for ways to ease the burden on our team and customers.</li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, or project management.</li> <li>A background in balancing concurrent complex projects or tasks. Preferred in a manufacturing or hardware environment.</li> <li>Requires a relentless mindset to identify, pursue, and engage the right stakeholders - cutting through ambiguity and organizational silos to ensure the mission gets done.</li> <li>Strong skills in organizing, planning, scheduling, and balancing personnel workloads to meet rigorous deadlines and milestones.</li> <li>Great communication, initiative, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, management, customers, and government representatives.</li> <li>Proven ability to problem-solve and remove obstacles for your teams; willing to roll up your sleeves and tackle any challenge.</li> <li>Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.</li> <li>Eligible to obtain and maintain a NV2 security clearance</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion">  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  <ul> <li>US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. </li> <li>UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. </li> <li>IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. </li> </ul> Additional Benefits  <ul> <li>Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. </li> <li>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. </li> <li>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. </li> <li>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. </li> <li>Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development </li> <li>Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. </li> <li>Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. </li> </ul> Retirement Savings Plan  <ul> <li>US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. </li> <li>UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. </li> <li>AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. </li> </ul> 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.  To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit <a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a>. </div>

Key Skills

OperationsLogisticsSupply ChainProject ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingPlanningSchedulingInterpersonal SkillsCustomer FocusedCritical ThinkingTeam PlayerContinuous ImprovementDetail OrientedStakeholder EngagementField Operations