VP, GM- Space Special Projects

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DC
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · VP, GM- Space Special Projects

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The VP & General Manager role at Anduril's Space Special Programs business line requires high-level strategic and operational leadership. This senior executive will lead the end-to-end management of their business unit, including P&L ownership, product development, customer engagement, and team building. Key responsibilities include setting long-range strategy, driving growth through market analysis and customer relationships, and ensuring technical excellence in software engineering and productization. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in defense or technology sectors with a proven track record in P&L management and new business development. They should possess strong financial acumen, technical leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. This role demands expertise in space systems, satellites, and launch technologies, along with a top-secret security clearance and direct experience in mission-critical DoD programs.

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Python Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker Terraform GitLab Prometheus Grafana Ansible Linux Scrum Agile Top Secret clearance

What you'll do

Set long-range strategy for the Space business line's special projects.
Own full P&L and financial stewardship for new business lines in space.
Lead technical execution from design through productization and production transition.
Design and manage operational capacity, including staffing and facilities planning.
Hire and mentor high-performing leadership teams across various disciplines.

What we're looking for

15+ years of combined experience across operating, engineering, consulting, or military/government roles
Proven track record in P&L ownership and financial stewardship for business units
Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution and make credible engineering tradeoffs
Experience building and scaling teams in matrixed, high-growth environments
Strong commercial, operational, and financial acumen with a focus on strategic leadership
Top Secret security clearance required
Direct operator, military, or government service background preferred

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