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Process Architect, Strategic Ventures

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full Time On-site
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p>The Strategic Ventures team manages high leverage projects and shapes processes to deliver key capabilities, step-change improvements in system value, and scalable processes. As part of the Ventures team, we're looking for a Process Architect to design, implement, and scale the processes that enable Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Deployments, and partner teams to operate effectively across a variety of complex, cross-functional workflows. You'll be the person who turns ambiguous operational challenges into well-designed, durable processes that the business can rely on and grow into.</p> <h3>ABOUT THE JOB</h3> <div class="chat-assistant w-full min-w-full markdown-prose svelte-1qscqw6"> <div> <div id="response-content-container" class="w-full flex flex-col relative "> <div> <p>In this role, you'll design, implement, and maintain processes—both entirely new and improvements to existing ones—that solve core cross-functional challenges across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, Finance, Product, and Deployments. Partnering closely with system architects and product managers, you'll develop workflows that operate within and around core business systems, and when necessary, you'll identify and drive the system changes required to unlock execution. Scalability will be top of mind as you architect these solutions, ensuring they can grow with the business and continue delivering value as volume, complexity, and team size increase.</p> <p>A key part of your work will involve visually documenting business workflows from start to finish, translating intangible tasks into tangible diagrams that teams can rally around. You'll collaborate with business teams to root-cause problems, conceive process-based solutions, and implement them to improve our ability to buy, build, and deploy hardware quickly and correctly. You'll also work alongside Ventures Program Managers to support enterprise-scale programs, and you'll own the handoff of new and improved processes to business teams—making sure they are well-documented, well-understood, and sustainable long after your direct involvement ends.</p> <p>Finally, you'll pinch hit wherever needed, filling critical gaps to keep the business running smoothly and to ensure your processes take root. This is a fundamental aspect of the role: we do what needs to be done, regardless of job title or listed responsibilities.</p> <h3><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h3> </div> <div id="floating-buttons-45970653-55a6-48eb-9f8b-6e5df1c95c98-bf5e805c-ca20-4490-b757-bdf0b65d6ba0" class="absolute rounded-lg mt-1 text-xs z-9999"></div> </div> </div> </div> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain net new and existing processes that solve core cross-functional challenges across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Mission Operations, Finance, Product, and Deployments.</li> <li>Develop processes with System Architects and PMs that work within core business systems to identify and drive system change, unlocking execution of the new/improved business process.</li> <li>Architect processes with scalability in mind, ensuring the solutions you build can grow with the business and continue to deliver value as volume, complexity, and team size increase.</li> <li>Visually document business workflows from start to finish, translating intangible tasks into tangible diagrams.</li> <li>Work closely with business teams to identify and root-cause problems, conceive process-based solutions, and implement them to improve our ability to buy, build, and deploy hardware quickly and correctly.</li> <li>Design and maintain processes with Ventures PMs in support of enterprise scale programs.</li> <li>Own the transition of new and improved processes to the business teams, ensuring they are well-documented, well-understood, and sustainable beyond your direct involvement.</li> <li>Pinch hit where necessary, filling in critical gaps to ensure the business can run smoothly and that your processes take hold. This is a critical aspect of this role; we do what needs to be done regardless of job title or listed responsibilities.</li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>Proven track record of high ownership and execution, seeing initiatives through from concept to tactical implementation to durable, self-sustaining operation</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to operate in highly ambiguous environments with little-to-no direction, proactively identifying problems and driving them to resolution without waiting to be told what to do</li> <li>Strong systems thinking skills, with the ability to design end-to-end processes that anticipate edge cases, failure modes, and downstream impacts</li> <li>Background in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, with a clear understanding of how data informs process design and management</li> <li>Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences across the organization</li> <li>Experience designing and implementing cross-functional processes that stick, scale, and are adopted by business teams</li> <li>Ability to critically evaluate information and question assumptions to determine what is truly necessary for a given process</li> <li>U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data.</li> </ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li>Prior experience in operations, program management, business process design, or a similar cross-functional role at a high-growth or hardware-focused company</li> <li>Familiarity with core business systems (e.g., ERP, MRP, PLM) and experience driving system changes to enable process improvements</li> <li>Experience supporting enterprise-scale programs across functions such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, or Deployments</li> <li>Proficiency with process mapping and workflow visualization tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, Miro)</li> <li>Demonstrated curiosity and creativity, with a genuine interest in diving deep across a variety of operational domains</li> <li>Comfort operating as a "jack of all trades," flexing across functions and filling critical gaps as needed</li> <li>People-centric approach to problem solving, balancing high ownership with low ego and strong humility</li> <li>Tactical mindset, with a willingness to get into the details rather than solely operating at a strategic level</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$132,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$198,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

About Anduril

Anduril

Anduril Industries is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies in the United States, building advanced autonomous systems, AI-powered software, drones, and surveillance technologies for the U.S. military and allied partners. Founded in 2017, the company is helping modernize national defense through cutting-edge systems designed for land, sea, air, and space operations. Its core platform, Lattice OS, connects sensors, autonomous systems, and battlefield data to improve real-time decision-making for military operators.

For job seekers, Anduril offers the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced technologies in defense, including autonomous aircraft, counter-drone systems, robotics, AI, computer vision, and next-generation military platforms. The company hires across software engineering, hardware engineering, manufacturing, program management, operations, cybersecurity, and national security roles—making it especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to build technology with real mission impact.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Anduril operates with a fast-moving, startup-style culture focused on rapid innovation and deploying capabilities in months instead of years. Employees often describe the environment as mission-driven, highly technical, and engineering-focused, attracting professionals who want to solve difficult national security challenges while working with modern software and hardware development approaches.

As defense spending increasingly prioritizes autonomy, AI, drones, and advanced sensing systems, Anduril continues to expand rapidly and invest heavily in growth. With major government programs, rising demand for autonomous defense technologies, and significant investment backing, Anduril has become one of the most closely watched employers in the defense technology sector for professionals seeking a high-growth career with meaningful national security impact.

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