Lead Customer Trainer, Intelligence Systems

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT IS AIS? Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a visionary Lead Customer Trainer to develop, lead, and scale our customer-facing instructional cadre. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive training team strategy that ensures our diverse customer base – including military, government agencies, and commercial clients - achieves operational excellence and maximizes the value of Anduril’s advanced hardware and software offerings. You will lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing technical trainers enabling agile, scalable instruction both in the Washington DC Metro Area as well as CONUS and OCONUS locations. This role requires deep experience training technical subjects, preferably to US Government entities, as well as engineering expertise. You will also serve as a key bridge between instructional designers, product and engineering, and the instructors, focusing on constant improvement of training content and delivery to drive customer adoption. If you are passionate about transforming national security capabilities through cutting-edge technology and empowering end-users with the knowledge and skills to succeed in high-stakes environments, we encourage you to apply! WHAT YOU'LL DO Strategic Leadership & Team Management: Develop and grow technical training teams for customers supporting Anduril’s product roadmap, business objectives, and customer success goals. Establish clear performance metrics, development pathways, and operational standards for the customer training teams. Foster a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement within the training teams, establishing feedback mechanisms and metrics to funnel student suggestions into the product stream. Program Development & Delivery Oversight: Collaborate on the design and development of engaging learner-centered technical training programs for a wide range of Anduril products and systems. Ensure training collateral and instruction remain current, accurate, and aligned with new features and functionalities across all product lines. Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Advocacy: Act as a key strategic partner to Product Management, Engineering, Design, Operations, and Business Development teams to capture product updates, inform training needs, and champion the voice of the customer. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, understanding their operational contexts, identifying pain points, and influencing product and training roadmaps. Drive the translation of complex technical concepts into accessible and effective learning experiences for diverse technical and non-technical audiences. Operational Excellence & Compliance: Establish and optimize standardized processes, tools, and techniques for training deliveries across all customer training teams. Implement robust audit-ready processes for training team documentation, compliance reporting, and data collection. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 10 years of experience in with the US military or Intelligence Community (IC) enabling an understanding of their unique operational training requirements. Experience in a high-tech customer-facing technical training role within the defense, aerospace, or high-tech industry, with a significant portion (5 years) in a leadership or management capacity. Proven experience building, leading, and scaling high-performing technical training teams, preferably in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment. Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to define and implement a comprehensive vision for various types of training team models. Ability to rapidly grasp complex hardware and software systems and translate highly technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging learning content for diverse audiences. Strong ownership mentality, with a bias for action and a commitment to achieving impactful results. Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to customer locations, including potential hazard zones and test sites. Currently possesses and is able to maintain at least an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or equivalent experience in a related field. Prior military or government agency experience. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FAA or DCMA, and experience in audit readiness for training programs. Experience with simulation tools, AR/VR, or other immersive learning technologies. Advanced skills in data analytics and reporting to demonstrate training impact and ROI. Certifications: CompTIA A, Network, Security US Salary Range $146,000 - $194,000 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 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. 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. 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. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams 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. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: 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. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. 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 contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: 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. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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