Federal Materials Associate, FAR/DFAR (1st Shift)
Andurilindustries · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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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 JOB
As a Federal Materials Associate, you will join our Supply Chain team at the Costa Mesa, CA office. The Supply Chain team has a valuable impact for Anduril's business and mission, responsible for supporting our production and business growth through the material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role can demonstrate strong ownership and ability to solve operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are shipped and received under stringent quality standards to ensure
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Process shipping and receiving at the Costa Mesa and/or Santa Ana locations as needed
Compile records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock inventory, and/or in production
Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product
Expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
Complete cycle counts and conduct all warehouse activities with inventory accuracy as a top priority
Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks
Organize material into an efficient picking methodology for picking/kitting
Monitor KPIs set by Management
Initiate opportunities for improvements
Courier inventory as needed between Anduril’s sites in Costa Mesa Santa Ana
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent experience
Previous experience with management of government property inventory management per FAR DFARS
Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and flexibility to do overtime
Valid driver’s license
Ability to be onsite, local to Costa Mesa, CA or Santa Ana, CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years forklift experience and license
Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry
Experience complying with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 52.244 and the Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tooling.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tooling
Familiarity with Inventory Management through lot/serial/batch tracking
Experience packaging and handling hazardous shipments
Excellent customer service skills
Able to adapt in fast-paced environments
Ability to flex as work shifts can be subject to change depending on the business need
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. clearance
Active secret or top secret clearance within the last 5 years
US Hourly Range
$26 $34 USD
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:
Benefits
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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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