Senior Cinematographer

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 112,000-149,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Cinematographer to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA.
As a Senior Cinematographer, you will be supporting the Photo & Video team to capture Anduril’s mission, products, and capabilities across domains.

Create videos for multiple mediums across commercial product cinematography, narrative, and documentary-style capture, in both studio and outdoor settings
Support the Cinematography Manager in developing and preparing capture plans, including mood boards, storyboards, lighting plans, equipment lists, and shot lists
Operate cinema cameras, cinema drones, and stabilization systems in small crews and occasionally as a solo-shooter
Ideate, pitch, and execute on novel approaches to capturing products that meet and exceed Anduril’s creative standards
Partner with Photo & Video Producers throughout the pre-production, location scouting, equipment sourcing, and post workflows
Maintain and manage camera gear and related equipment before and after shoots
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Marketing, and Business Lines to define product features and ensure alignment across key stakeholders to meet project objectives
Collaborate with post-production to maintain edit workflows and supervise post-production through delivery

Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, or equivalent experience in the field.
Minimum 5+ years working as a Cinematographer, with an emphasis in leading commercial, documentary, or narrative shoots
Ability to light complex scenes with large products, both indoors and outdoors
Experience using various camera systems, including Arri, Red, and Sony
Ability to edit and color grade in Adobe Premiere
A team player who is highly collaborative, with the ability to handle multiple projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Must be able to carry and lift loads up to 50lbs
Ability to travel as required by the job
Must work on-site at HQ in Costa Mesa, CA
Must be a U.S. person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information and facilities

Experience mic’ing up talent and recording live sound
Experience in Adobe After Effects
Experience with color grading in DaVinci Resolve
FAA Part 107 Certificate for Commercial Drone Operators
Able to obtain a Third-Class Airman Medical Certificate
Able to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Clearance / active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret security clearance

Highly competitive equity grants
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next