Global Train and Advise Lead, Japan

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Global Train and Advise Lead, Japan with deep cultural competence in Japan. This unique role is designed for an operational leader who can seamlessly bridge command and staff level advising with hands-on technical deployment, integration, training, and operational support. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful implementation, strategic adoption, and sustained utilization of our advanced systems across critical stakeholders throughout the region. This role demands a rare blend of diplomatic acumen, proven experience building effective partner relationships, and train the trainer competency.

Responsibilities

Facilitate delivery of multi-leveled technical training, including Train the Trainer courses, tailored for the Japanese military; Provide insight on user organizational structures, mission requirements, planning processes, CONOPs, and workflows; Conduct operational needs assessments to identify training requirements and operational gaps; Guide creation and localization of technical training materials, playbooks, documentation, and troubleshooting resources in relevant regional languages; Deliver training sessions to ensure comprehension, skill transfer, and operational proficiency; Track adoption metrics, capture user feedback, and support continuous improvement of training; Cultivate relationships with military leadership, staff, and end users; Serve as a trusted liaison between Anduril and regional entities; Provide ongoing advisory support and mentorship to regional users and partners; Advise on mission planning, CONOP, SOP, and TTP development; Identify opportunities, risks, and evolving operational requirements in Japan; Serve as subject matter expert for users in the field; Support rapid deployment of hardware and software systems in austere, remote, and demanding environments; Gather user feedback and translate it into actionable specifications for engineering and product teams; Identify and mitigate technical risks; Collaborate with internal teams (Mission Operations, Technical Operations, Product, Engineering, Growth) on site surveys, roadmaps, engineering sprints, and service offerings

Requirements

Fluency in Japanese and English; US or Japanese citizenship; Demonstrable experience operating with and supporting the Japan Self Defense Forces, with a significant portion in a train and advise, liaison, field engineering, and/or system integration capacity; Extensive experience navigating complex interagency, international, and cross-cultural environments, with an emphasis on defense related train and advise support to foreign militaries; Demonstrated success in building and maintaining high-level relationships with government, military, and operators in Japan including experience briefing GS-15 / O-6 level or above on operational and strategic matters; Experience leading and conducting training for militaries in the region; Familiarity with training design, delivery, and dynamic presentation skills for diverse audiences; Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the region and internationally

Nice to have

Experience as a foreign area officer, military advisory group, or other security cooperation element; Experience fielding autonomous and unmanned systems; Experience with technology including autonomous systems, advanced C2 systems, air defense and/or tactical strike; Experience with hands-on technical deployment, integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems; Formal education in engineering, security studies, international relations or other related field; Completion of military exchange at a national command and staff college in the region

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) supporting health, recovery, and other needs; Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers