This role pays more than
86%
of similar roles. Most pay
$164,500–$254,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$304k
versus about
$210k
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, Compute & Comms
The Head of Production, Compute & Comms leads the strategic development and execution of production for high-volume compute devices. This role involves managing end-to-end relationships with contract manufacturers, overseeing New Product Introduction through mass production ramps, and building supply chain resilience against component shortages and geopolitical risks. The successful candidate will manage manufacturing agreements, negotiate pricing and capacity commitments, and oversee a large workforce across quality, supply chain, and manufacturing engineering. Key responsibilities include establishing KPIs for yield and cost, implementing digital manufacturing infrastructure like PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS systems, and ensuring compliance with standards such as AS9100D. The role focuses on the production of complex electromechanical systems within the defense technology sector, specifically addressing the challenge of scaling high-volume hardware production while maintaining rigorous quality and cost targets in a highly technical environment.