Join Our Mission: Business Development Associate Director, Mission Autonomy at Anduril

Anduril Industries, a pioneering defense technology company, is transforming military capabilities using advanced technology. We are at the forefront, integrating AI, autonomy, and innovative systems to redefine the defense industry's future. Join our Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Division as the Business Development Associate Director for Mission Autonomy, where you will drive growth and shape new opportunities in autonomy software for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Role Overview: What You'll Do

Generate and Capture Business Opportunities: Concentrate on expanding business for our Lattice for Mission Autonomy software. This entails a comprehensive understanding of the client base, technical roadmaps, and competitive dynamics. Your focus will be on engaging with the US Air Force, defense innovation ecosystems, and managing relationships that lead to strategic contract closures.

Grow Existing Business: Collaborate across business lines to enhance our engagement with current clients, exploring new avenues and solidifying existing relationships to elevate our market standing and operational effectiveness.

Communicate Our Value: As an ambassador for Anduril, articulate our cutting-edge approach and competitive advantages in defense technology to various stakeholders, including clients and partners.

Inform Product Development: Leverage first-hand client interactions to guide our engineering teams, ensuring our products not only meet but exceed the evolving demands of defense operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated Software Sales Experience: Proven capability in leading and closing software sales, especially related to autonomous systems within the DoD.
• Mission-First Mindset: A relentless commitment to understanding and delivering on client needs, driving superior product outcomes.
• Ownership Mentality: Self-starters ready to take charge, assume responsibility, and drive results are ideal for this role.
• Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity: Comfort with technical concepts and a background in engineering or related fields will be highly beneficial.
• Structured Thinker and Problem Solver: Ability to communicate clearly and manage complex projects effectively.
• High Value Team Member: If you’re collaborative, empathetic, and ready to contribute to a team, you’ll fit right in.
• 360 Degree Leader: Capable of leading through influence and adaptability, recognizing the dynamics of a non-hierarchical structure.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in DoD capture and sales, specifically related to software on autonomous platforms and weapons.
• Ability to travel extensively (40-60%).
• Must hold and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial software sales or development experience.
• Expertise in AI and autonomous systems.
• STEM degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Capability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security clearance.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is $140,000—$210,000 USD, based on a wide array of factors. We offer competitive equity, platinum healthcare benefits, and a robust suite of additional benefits including generous PTO, a 401(k) plan, and much more.

Anduril is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We extend the same respect and consideration to candidates with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable statutes.

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