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Anduril Industries, Inc.

Director, Business Development, Autonomous Airpower Growth

Anduril Industries, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Director, Business Development, Autonomous Airpower Growth Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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, 3‑D 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 Team The Air Dominance and Strike division operates at the cutting edge of autonomous air vehicle development, delivering hardware and software to customers in support of a wide range of military missions.

The growth team, within Air Dominance and Strike, is responsible for identifying, shaping, capturing, and growing new opportunities for the company. Growth team members work with customers and Anduril engineers to identify creative solutions to complex operational challenges. They both shape and reflect customer priorities, while serving as the Anduril brand ambassador externally. The growth team thrives in a highly dynamic environment where problem solving, collaboration, and determination are a way of life.

About the Job The Autonomous Airpower Business Line is looking for a high‑initiative, collaborative individual to join the team as the

Director, Autonomous Airpower Growth . This person will be responsible for driving international sales for Anduril’s autonomous aircraft, including Fury.

What You’ll Do

Shape and capture new opportunities for international sales of autonomous aircraft

Lead proposal development (including white papers, RFI responses, pricing and availability) for international sales

Assist international customers in addressing their operational requirements and capability gaps with current or proposed Anduril solutions

Collaborate with Anduril engineering teams to develop international product offerings

Support execution of engagement campaigns with key stakeholders across DoD and foreign capitals

Develop and maintain close, trusted partner relationships with offices of senior military and civilian U.S. Government customers, current and prospective customers, as well as industry partners and suppliers

Foster a culture of trust, innovation, collaboration, and mission focus

Deliver on financial performance commitments and strategic market growth

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years experience in leading or supporting aviation program creation, requirements definition, acquisition strategy, related efforts

Minimum 2 years experience working with customers and technologies related to autonomous aircraft

Prior experience working with U.S. Air Force program offices; strong understanding of U.S. Air Force customer community, requirements process, and operational needs

Excellent writing, communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers

Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience flying fighter aircraft

Experience shaping and leading capture efforts in the defense industry

High ownership and be able to work in a fast‑paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment

Builder who is adaptive and can lead new and innovative approaches to market

Experience working with classified and/or special access programs

US Salary Range

$191,000 - $253,000 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; they are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

U.S. 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.

Retirement Savings Plan

U.S. Roles:

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles:

Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles:

Superannuation plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Applicant Notices Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf. Additional application instructions are provided during the hiring process by the recruiter assigned to this role.

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