Head of Production, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$291,000–$386,000 / yr
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This role $338k
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Head of Production, Space

As the Head of Production for Space at Anduril, you will lead a high-performing team to scale production volumes from prototypes to predictable rates, ensuring mission success through Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) processes. You’ll manage cleanroom environments, apply aerospace quality standards like AS9100, and work across departments to deliver manufacturing excellence. With over 10 years of experience in complex electromechanical product production and a strong background in quality assurance, you will oversee the transition of new satellite designs to production, manage supply chains for space-grade components, and drive a "quality-first" culture. This role requires expertise in scaling high-complexity manufacturing operations and leading large teams in dynamic environments.

What you'll do

  • Own production outcomes, including ramp plans and headcount planning for new manufacturing lines.
  • Create and execute a long-term strategy to rapidly scale production volumes from prototypes to predictable rates.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet aggressive customer timelines in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT).
  • Manage cleanroom environments and procedures to support increasing space system production volumes.
  • Apply aerospace quality management systems and standards to ensure mission success.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of experience in overseeing production, assembly, integration, and test of complex electromechanical products.
  • Proven ability to scale production operations by at least 5x in high-complexity manufacturing environments.
  • Strong leadership of large (100+ person) manufacturing teams with cross-departmental collaboration skills.
  • Expert-level knowledge of aerospace quality management systems like AS9100 and AS9103.
  • Extensive experience managing cleanroom manufacturing environments for stringent quality requirements.
  • Secret security clearance required.

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