Anduril Industries · 2 weeks ago
Head of Production, Intelligence Systems
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$216K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Head of Production for Intelligence Systems will coordinate production operations, drive strategic development, and ensure successful execution of product outcomes.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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 /
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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