Deputy Head of Production, Intelligence Systems

Ashville, OH

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3>

ABOUT

THE TEAM</h3> <p>The Intelligence Systems team 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.<br><br><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong><br>We are seeking a director to coordinate all of our production operations across Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS). The Deputy 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. <br><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own all Production outcomes such as, ramp plan, NPI, Headcount, etc.</li> <li>Drive all people and resources to drive all production outcomes.</li> <li>Serve as the leader for Manufacturing Engineering, Production Test Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.</li> <li>Serve as both a strategic leader and tactical do-er for Anduril’s rapidly growing production operations for a product or suite of products.</li> <li>Hold cross functional teams accountable to meeting demands, deadlines and goals to deliver the production on time and within budget.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Deliver production outcomes as the products mature from production development to full rate production.</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Deployment Operations, and Program Management to execute success.</li> <li>Mature products from low rate prototypes to full rate production by driving processes and systems as needed throughout the product development lifecycle.</li> <li>Establish and manage team to financial, quality, and on-time delivery KPIs to understand how our manufacturing operations are impacting our business.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Be accountable to AS9100D guidelines.</li> <li>Be a partner to the Head of Production and the VP of Production for AIS.</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years in a Production leadership role within an electronics based industry. A track record of successfully scaling products from prototype to full rate production is preferred.</li> <li>Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required.</li> <li>3+ years of experience managing a P&L in a Production environment.</li> <li>Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.</li> <li>Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance.</li> <li>Experience with automation and testing for electronics and assembly (PCBA testing, vision systems, conveyance, fastener installation).</li> <li>Experience managing a workforce of large production teams across quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, test engineering and manufacturing operations.</li> <li>Relentless drive for continuous improvement and solving high impact business problems through highly leveraged process, business systems, and data.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Ability to work with engineering on a technical level.</li> <li>Positive and inspirational leader with the demonstrated ability to assess, attract and retain high-quality talent and build high-performing teams.</li> <li>Sophisticated interpersonal ability to earn credibility, influence others, change minds, and advise across diverse environments and personalities.</li> <li>Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and the ability to see around corners.</li> <li>Strong problem solving and analytic skills with the ability to understand how problems and their solutions fit with the wider organization and its operations.</li> <li>Strong ability to work cross-functionally in an unstructured, ambiguous environment. Startup experience strongly preferred.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$190,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$252,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>

Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive

benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our

Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests: </strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong> If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong> Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

About Anduril

Anduril Industries designs and supplies autonomous defense systems and integrated software for security and military applications. The company develops an AI-driven command-and-control platform that links sensors, unmanned vehicles across air, land, and sea, and related hardware into a cohesive operational network. Its portfolio covers unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone technology, undersea autonomous vehicles, and autonomous ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) platforms. Anduril also builds mission support software that helps users fuse sensor data and manage operations in real time. The company serves defense, national security, and government clients with technology solutions that emphasize autonomous operation and data integration.

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Job details

Salary

$190,000 - $252,000

Location

Ashville, OH

Company

NameAnduril
IndustryAerospace
Team Size6

Funding

Total raised

$6.5B

Last stage

Series G

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz
Founders Fund
Sands Capital
Fidelity Investments
Thrive Capital

Founders

PL

Palmer Luckey

Co-founder

MG

Matt Grim

Co-founder

TS

Trae Stephens

Co-founder

LinkedIn
BS

Brian Schimpf

Co-Founder & CEO

LinkedIn
MG

Matt Grimm

Co-Founder & COO

LinkedIn
JC

Joe Chen

Co-Founder

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.