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Workplace Manager

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-14

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Salary: USD 99,000 - 130,000 / annual

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI and autonomy, seeks a Workplace Manager to join the Workplace Operations team in Costa Mesa, California. You will report to the Director of Facilities and play a key role in developing and managing a world-class facilities program supporting Anduril's rapidly growing operations in Orange County. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day general office operations across multiple internal teams including Production, R&D, Business Development, IT, and senior leadership. Your responsibilities will span a wide range of duties: managing vendor relationships for office services (cleaning, maintenance, etc.), owning seating arrangements and space utilization, coordinating onboarding logistics for new hires, managing maintenance and repair requests, planning and delivering workplace projects within scope and budget, coordinating internal team events and external client events, monitoring office supplies and equipment inventory, and communicating workplace updates to employees. You will work with strong analytical ability and exceptional communication skills to build partnerships with third-party providers and resolve challenging problems with minimal guidance. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look alike and you maintain the highest bar for execution. You will contribute to creating an efficient, productive, and employee-friendly work environment that supports Anduril's mission. Up to 25% travel to US offices is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. REQUIREMENTS: - 3+ years of related experience; experience supporting startup or aerospace strongly preferred - Strong organizational and time management skills - Blend of operational expertise and strategic thinking with proven ability to solve complex workplace challenges - Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and implement measurable improvements - Strong verbal and written communication skills - High ownership and low ego, with strong outcome orientation and high humility - Independent worker who can work with ambiguity and drive to outcomes with minimal oversight - Strong attention to detail and 100% compliance with company and regulatory requirements - Experience in multi-site management - Ability to solve complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way - Must be authorized to work in the United States PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previously worked at a fast-paced tech company or rapidly growing manufacturer - Experience managing day-to-day operations and projects

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