This role pays more than
96%
of similar roles. Most pay
$162,350–$242,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$304k
versus about
$202k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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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
1697 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Head of Production, Autonomous Airpower serves as a senior leader overseeing flight operations across diverse objectives and locations. This role manages the manufacturing floor, headcount, and capital expenditure forecasting while providing strategic direction for the department's growth. The individual will oversee all aspects of production, from advising engineering teams on design considerations to managing factory design and execution. Key responsibilities include maturing products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production, driving supply chain and quality teams, and ensuring compliance with AS9100D guidelines. The role requires expertise in discrete manufacturing for high-tech industries like aerospace or automotive. Candidates must be proficient in implementing digital technologies including PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS systems. This position solves the challenge of scaling production to thousands of units annually while maintaining quality standards within a complex hardware development environment.