Director, Business Development, Autonomous Airpower (Science and Technology Growth)
The Director of Business Development for Autonomous Airpower (Science and Technology Growth) at Anduril Industries will lead efforts to identify and capture growth opportunities within the Defense Science and Technology (S&T) community. This role is integral to advancing the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies for next-generation autonomous aircraft. The position is based in Costa Mesa, California, and involves close collaboration with the Air Dominance and Strike division, which focuses on delivering advanced autonomous air vehicle solutions for diverse military missions.
Key responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new opportunities within the Defense S&T community, developing strong partnerships with service labs, research institutions, and industry stakeholders, and collaborating with technical teams to create roadmaps for new and existing autonomous airpower capabilities. The role also involves executing engagement campaigns with key stakeholders across the Department of Defense and Capitol Hill, assisting customers in addressing operational requirements and capability gaps with Anduril's solutions, and fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration.
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the defense sector, prior experience working with service S&T labs, program offices, and resource sponsors, and a strong understanding of the S&T customer community and aviation technology roadmaps. Additional requirements include experience with development methodologies for new technologies, working with classified programs, excellent communication skills, willingness to travel up to 50%, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred qualifications encompass operational or military acquisitions experience related to tactical aircraft, program management experience with organizations such as DARPA, AFRL, DAF RCO, or SAF/AQ, an advanced technical degree, a high sense of personal ownership, and demonstrated leadership and influence skills in both formal and informal settings.
Anduril Industries offers a competitive salary range of $191,000 to $253,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost, income protection through life and disability insurance, generous time off with a holiday hiatus in December, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, and relocation assistance. The company also provides a traditional 401(k) plan with Roth and after-tax options.