Director, Business Development, Autonomous Airpower Growth (International)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Director, Business Development, Autonomous Airpower Growth (International)

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The Director of Autonomous Airpower Growth is a senior leadership role within Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike division, focusing on international sales for autonomous aircraft like Fury. This individual will shape new opportunities by engaging with international customers to understand their operational needs and develop tailored solutions, leading proposal development and supporting export compliance. They will collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance product offerings and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across defense organizations globally. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in aviation program creation and a minimum of two years working with autonomous aircraft technologies, along with strong knowledge of US Air Force requirements and foreign military engagement. Experience in fighter aircraft piloting and familiarity with DSCA or SAF/IA processes is preferred.

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What you'll do

Shape and capture new opportunities for international sales of autonomous aircraft.
Engage international customers to understand their operational requirements and capability gaps.
Lead proposal development, including white papers and RFI responses, for international sales.
Support licensing, export compliance, and technical security activities related to product offerings.
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop international product offerings for Anduril’s autonomous aircraft.

What we're looking for

Minimum 10 years experience in leading or supporting aviation program creation and requirements definition.
At least 2 years of experience working with autonomous aircraft technologies and customers.
Prior experience engaging US Air Force program offices and understanding their operational needs.
Experience in foreign military sales, SAF/IA engagement, or direct work with foreign air forces.
Willingness to travel up to 50% for international engagements and customer interactions.
Top Secret security clearance required; Secret clearance preferred.

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