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Anduril Industries · 5 hours ago

Associate Director, Business Development, Maritime

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Associate Director of Business Development for Maritime will develop and implement strategies to deliver affordable, high-speed Autonomous Undersea Vehicles to commercial and defense customers, while shaping product roadmaps and leading capture campaigns.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
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Responsibilities

Generate and capture business opportunities
Grow existing business
Communicate our value to clients
Inform product development

Qualification

Business DevelopmentDefense AcquisitionsUndersea VehiclesGovernment Contract StructuresTechnical WritingEmotional IntelligenceCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

The ideal candidate will be a proven development and growth leader with prior experience in commercial or DoD Capture and Sales, demonstrating a track record of building, executing, and winning business capture strategies, particularly with an emphasis on the US Navy as a customer
Demonstrated knowledge in defense acquisitions, with a history of zero-to-one defense program growth a plus
Experience in the technical, programmatic, and operational challenges of developing and deploying underwater vehicles, torpedoes and high speed systems
Demonstrated high-energy, high-ownership leader who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment, and be able to build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market
Excellent writing, communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant DoD / IC / Commercial programs, platforms and payloads, to include enabling technologies, systems integration and software development
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, robotics, or computer science
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Expertise in Undersea Warfare, Distributed Maritime Operations or complex engineering systems
Experience with government business development, government contract structures, and government proposal processes
Prior military or contracting experience, or experience in DoD or Government
Ability to travel 20-50%, including International
Masters or PhD in electrical engineering, physics or computer science
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

Healthcare 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

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder

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