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, 3D 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.
The Role:
Anduril is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Director, Dive-XL. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall strategic direction, execution, and success of these critical underwater autonomous vehicle initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex development lifecycles, foster strong customer relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of groundbreaking capabilities to our warfighters.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define and drive the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Dive-XL and XL-AUV programs, aligning with Anduril's overarching company objectives.
- Identify new opportunities and potential applications for AUV technology within the commercial and defence landscape.
- Develop and champion innovative approaches to AUV design, development, manufacturing, and deployment.
- Program Execution & Management:
- Oversee all aspects of the program lifecycle, from concept and design through development, testing, production, and fielding.
- Establish and manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective execution.
- Implement robust project management methodologies and best practices to drive predictability and accountability.
- Proactively identify and mitigate program risks and challenges.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, program managers, operations specialists, and other subject matter experts.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Attract and retain top talent within the organization.
- Customer Engagement & Business Development:
- Understand customer needs and requirements, translating them into actionable program objectives.
- Contribute to business development efforts for these programs.
- Represent Anduril and the Dive-XL programs at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings.
- Technical Oversight & Innovation:
- Provide strategic technical guidance and oversight to engineering teams, ensuring the development of robust, reliable, and cutting-edge AUV solutions.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the AUV and naval warfare space.
- Champion a culture of rapid prototyping and iterative development.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively with other Anduril program teams, engineering disciplines, manufacturing, supply chain, and legal departments.
- Ensure seamless integration of AUV capabilities with other Anduril platforms and systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in defense program management, with a significant focus on complex, hardware-intensive, and software-enabled systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering large-scale, multi-year programs, ideally in the defense sector.
- Proven track record of success in managing programs involving autonomous systems, unmanned vehicles (especially AUVs), or advanced naval technologies.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with technical teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and a strong understanding of software development lifecycles.
Bonus Points:
- Direct experience with AUV development, testing, or operations.
- Familiarity with underwater acoustics, sonar, navigation, and communication systems.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within a larger organization.
Why Anduril?
At Anduril, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on some of the most challenging and impactful problems in national security. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference. If you're a driven leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a desire to protect your country, we encourage you to apply.
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; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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.
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