Director, XLUUV Programs

<div class="content-intro"><p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</p></div><p><strong>The Role:</strong><br>Anduril is seeking a visionary and results-oriented <strong>Director, Dive-XL</strong>. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall strategic direction, execution, and success of these critical underwater autonomous vehicle initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex development lifecycles, foster strong customer relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of groundbreaking capabilities to our warfighters.</p> <p><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Define and drive the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Dive-XL and XL-AUV programs, aligning with Anduril's overarching company objectives.</li> <li>Identify new opportunities and potential applications for AUV technology within the commercial and defence landscape.</li> <li>Develop and champion innovative approaches to AUV design, development, manufacturing, and deployment.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Program Execution Management:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Oversee all aspects of the program lifecycle, from concept and design through development, testing, production, and fielding.</li> <li>Establish and manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective execution.</li> <li>Implement robust project management methodologies and best practices to drive predictability and accountability.</li> <li>Proactively identify and mitigate program risks and challenges.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Team Leadership Development:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, program managers, operations specialists, and other subject matter experts.</li> <li>Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Attract and retain top talent within the organization.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Customer Engagement Business Development:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Understand customer needs and requirements, translating them into actionable program objectives.</li> <li>Contribute to business development efforts for these programs.</li> <li>Represent Anduril and the Dive-XL programs at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Technical Oversight Innovation:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Provide strategic technical guidance and oversight to engineering teams, ensuring the development of robust, reliable, and cutting-edge AUV solutions.</li> <li>Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the AUV and naval warfare space.</li> <li>Champion a culture of rapid prototyping and iterative development.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Collaborate effectively with other Anduril program teams, engineering disciplines, manufacturing, supply chain, and legal departments.</li> <li>Ensure seamless integration of AUV capabilities with other Anduril platforms and systems.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is highly preferred.</li> <li>10+ years of progressi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)