Full-Time

Chief of Staff

Production

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Robotics & Automation
Defense

Senior

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in some or all the following areas: Technical or operational experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar hardware manufacturing industries; Cross-functional strategic roles (Chief of Staff, BizOps, Strategy & Ops, etc.) or experience in management consulting, investment banking, or similar strategic functions
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering field or equivalent practical experience preferred
  • Previous success as a Chief of Staff supporting Executives a plus
  • MBA or similar graduate degree a plus
  • Extraordinarily diligent - this role is going to throw a lot at you, at all times. You need to be able to intake, track, and follow up across numerous threads at one time - with velocity.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, bringing structure and clarity to what may be broad or high-level asks - taking vision-level commander’s intent, and translating to a tactical plan that you then deliver - often while being self-driven or with little oversight.
  • Self-driven and relentlessly proactive. You don’t need someone to tell you to “move”. You just move. We’d rather have to tell you to slow down than to speed up.
  • Can’t wait on others to solve problems. Proactively step into the gap to offer solutions yourself.
  • Comfortable communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role will require comms to large groups and senior leadership.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Support SVP and LT to maintain a pulse across the business and identify how the Production organization will support the evolving needs of the business
  • Thought partner on all operational decisions for the organization
  • Capturing and prioritizing the “information overload” that is always flooding towards the SVP of Production and the Production Leadership team - triage inbound comms and proactively identify high-priority areas where the Production Leadership Team should engage if they are not already
  • Content creation to communicate new ideas to the organization
  • Building presentations for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), all-hands presentations, etc.
  • Run weekly Leadership meetings with SVP and leadership team
  • Own and drive comms both internally and externally from the Production Leadership team
  • Ghost writing communication to Production department slack channels, email distros, etc.
  • Build and execute departmental communications strategies and rollouts
  • External engagement - lead high-priority and VIP events, engagements, and workshops for the Production Organization (i.e. customer visits, investor visits, software offsites)
  • Build and drive governance structures and processes for Production
  • Coordinate Production representation in product development lifecycle meetings across products (CDR, MRR, PDR, etc.)
  • Collect, track, and drive follow-up on actions coming out of these meetings, project oversight meetings, etc.
  • Coordinating department events
  • End-to-end owning department events like all-hands, summits, etc. (Establishing agendas, curating and creating content, etc.)

Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security purposes, focusing on providing solutions to government and commercial clients, particularly in the defense sector. The company's main product is the Lattice platform, a software system that integrates various autonomous vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables seamless operation of air, land, and sea vehicles, ensuring effective performance in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, along with rocket motors for defense and commercial use. Unlike its competitors, Anduril emphasizes continuous innovation and integration of new technologies to maintain a leading position in defense technology. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions that operate across multiple domains.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

27%

1 year growth

68%

2 year growth

177%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Expansion of rocket motor production enhances Anduril's manufacturing capabilities.
  • Partnerships with tech companies strengthen Anduril's AI integration in defense systems.

What critics are saying

  • Technical challenges may delay the hybrid VTOL aircraft project with Archer Aviation.
  • Environmental opposition could impact rocket motor manufacturing expansion in Mississippi.
  • Collaboration with OpenAI may attract scrutiny from privacy advocates.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
  • Anduril's partnership with Archer Aviation focuses on hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development