Head of Production, Warfighter Systems at Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

324000.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Discrete Production Operations, New Product Ramp, P&L Management, Continuous Improvement, Outcome Orientation, Technical Collaboration, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Analytic Skills, Mechanical Engineering, Security Clearance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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. ABOUT THE TEAM The Connected Warfare Division is integrating advanced computing, AI-driven decision-making, and warfighter-centric technology into a single, cohesive ecosystem to revolutionize modern combat. Built around three interconnected business lines, this division ensures that warfighters remain connected, informed, and empowered in the most complex and contested environments. One of the three business lines is Warfighter Systems, which brings cutting-edge technology directly to those on the front lines. Wearable tech, immersive mission command tools, and seamlessly integrated software and hardware create an ecosystem that enhances situational awareness, survivability, and combat effectiveness. From training to battlefield operations, Anduril’s Warfighter Systems organization designs tools that move at the speed of war, ensuring that soldiers are better connected, more lethal, and more resilient. We are the primary executor of the Soldier Borne Mission Command (formerly IVAS Next) program and are expanding our reach to bring best-in-class XR technologies to a broader range of defense and national security applications. Our focus is on rapid innovation, seamless integration with existing military systems, and human integration with unmanned robotics to deliver transformative capabilities to warfighters globally. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Head of Production - Warfighter Systems to coordinate all of our production operations across a wide variety of objectives and locations for the Anduril’s Warfighter Systems group. Some of the products within Warfighter Systems include advanced technologies in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR) body-worn mission command and human-centric solutions for the purposes of navigation, vision enhancement, communications, tactical, and training. The Head of Production 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 workforce of at least 120 employees 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 Mechanical Engineering preferred, not required. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with the production and manufacturing of wearable electronic devices US Salary Range $216,000—$324,000 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; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The Head of Production will coordinate all production operations for Anduril’s Warfighter Systems group, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of products. This role involves driving production outcomes, managing cross-functional teams, and establishing partnerships to mature products from prototypes to full-rate production.