Director of Advanced Capabilities

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Washington, District of ColumbiaCosta Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1993 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1806 roles with salary data.

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The Director of Advanced Capabilities will lead Anduril’s Maritime Division, bridging cutting-edge engineering and real-world naval warfare. This senior role involves driving warfighting capability analysis, developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and conducting future threat studies to guide product development. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in defense strategy and operational planning, with a deep understanding of the maritime domain and autonomous systems. Key responsibilities include translating complex operational research into clear engineering requirements, leading high-level briefings for customers, and managing a global team of warfighting capability analysts. Technical literacy in analysis tools, modeling methodologies, and simulation is essential, alongside an active U.S. security clearance and preferably military service or maritime domain expertise.

Skills

Python Kubernetes AWS Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Virtual Reality Modeling and Simulation Mining Counter-Targeting Undersea Warfare Anti Submarine Warfare Anti Surface Warfare Mine Countermeasures Maritime Domain Awareness Systems Engineering Digital Engineering

What you'll do

  • Drive warfighting capability analysis and CONOP development for maritime systems.
  • Bridge technical and tactical gaps by translating operational research into engineering needs.
  • Conduct future threat studies to identify capability gaps and new product requirements.
  • Lead high-level briefings and VR tactical demonstrations for customers and stakeholders.
  • Define integrated effects across sub-surface, surface, air domains in joint kill web.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in defense strategy, operational planning, and systems engineering.
  • Proven leadership and ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of the maritime domain and naval warfare principles.
  • Technical literacy with analysis tools, modeling, simulation, and wargaming methodologies.
  • Current possession and maintenance capability for a U.S. security clearance.
  • Education in Operations Research and Statistics or related field.
  • Experience with autonomous systems and integrated cross-domain effects.

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