Head of Production, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries • Reston, VA

2d • $216,000 - $270,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a senior director to coordinate all of our production operations across Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS). The Head of Production for AIS owns short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategic development and execution, operational direction, career pathing, and vision for a product or suite of Anduril products. Your job will be to provide consistent, flawless execution for a variety of product and programs. This position is based in Reston, VA and requires an Active U.S. Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in a Production leadership role within the hardware development industry with a track record of successfully scaling products from prototype to full rate production on the order of 1000s.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally in an unstructured, ambiguous environment.
• Startup experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with discrete production operations in a deeply technical industry such as aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, or automotive. Process manufacturing experience also a plus.
• Must have owned a new product ramp through full rate production.
• 10+ years of experience managing a P&L in a Production environment.
• Experience managing a workforce of large production teams across quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering and technicians.
• Relentless drive for continuous improvement and solving high impact business problems through highly leveraged process, business systems, and data.
• Strong outcome orientation with the ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation and adoption.
• Willing and able to dive into tactical execution mode when needed to move the effort forward.
• Ability to work with engineering on a highly technical level.
• Positive and inspirational leader with the demonstrated ability to assess, attract and retain high-quality talent and build high-performing teams.
• Sophisticated interpersonal ability to earn credibility, influence others, change minds, and advise across diverse environments and personalities.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and the ability to see around corners.
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills with the ability to understand how problems and their solutions fit with the wider organization and its operations.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Electrical Engineering technical understanding: Background / deep exposure in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering concepts and principles, with an understanding of circuit design, digital and analog communications systems, signal processing, etc.
• Experience in automation and testing for electronics and assembly (PCBA testing, vision systems, conveyance, fastener installation)
• Electrical Engineering operational experience: Experience working cross functionally between electrical engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing on electrical concepts like PCB layout, component selection, systems integrations, and experience managing supply chains of PCBA fabricators and component suppliers, building automated quality acceptance processes for electronics systems / avionics / PCBs / US

Responsibilities

• Own all Production outcomes such as, ramp plan, NPI, Headcount, etc
• Drive all people and resources to drive all production outcomes.
• Serve as both a strategic leader and tactical do-er for Anduril’s rapidly growing production operations for a product or suite of products.
• Hold cross functional teams accountable to meeting demands, deadlines and goals to deliver the production on time and within budget.
• Drive Production, Supply Chain, and Quality, teams to build and execute upon Anduril’s 5-year strategic vision to become a next-generation aerospace and defense manufacturer, capable of full rate production.
• Deliver production outcomes as the products mature from production development to full rate production.
• Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to execute success.
• Mature products from low rate prototypes to full rate production by driving processes and systems as needed throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Establish and manage team to financial, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs to understand how our manufacturing operations are impacting our business.
• Advise on development and oversee implementation of digital technologies, from PLM and ERP to our custom MES and QMS systems, that enable our production operations to efficiently scale while meeting customer requirements.
• Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines.
• Be a partner to Anduril’s SVP of Manufacturing for Manufacturing strategy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees