Head of Production, Warfighter Systems

Head Of Production, Warfighter Systems

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.

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.

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.

Please note : There will likely be 25% - 50% travel required for role when based outside of Costa Mesa, CA.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 :

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