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Anduril Industries is seeking a Head of Production for its Space division in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves leading the strategy and execution of production for space systems, requiring extensive experience in manufacturing and quality assurance within the aerospace sector.
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Job Summary
Anduril Industries is seeking a leader to scale its rapidly growing Space Business by owning the short-to-mid-term strategy for Assembly, Integration, and Test.
The role requires transforming prototype units into predictable production rates while managing aggressive customer timelines in a dynamic defense environment.
Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of scaling complex manufacturing operations by 5x or more while maintaining a quality-first culture.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Anduril Industries is seeking a Head of Production for its Space division in Costa Mesa, California. The role involves leading the strategy and execution of production for space systems, requiring extensive experience in manufacturing and quality assurance within the aerospace sector.
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Salary
Base: $291,000 - $386,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years production experience
Assembly Integration Test leadership
Scale production operations 5x or more
Cleanroom environment management
AS9100 quality standards expertise
Cross-functional team leadership
Nice-to-have
Space industry specific experience
Niche supply chain management
Satellite hardware NPI ownership
Rapid prototype to production transition
Key Requirements
10+ years overseeing production of complex electromechanical products
Ownership of NPI for multiple complex hardware products
Leadership of large 100+ person manufacturing teams
Expert knowledge of AS9100 and AS9103 aerospace standards
Eligibility to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance
Ability to work onsite five days a week in Costa Mesa, CA
Work Rights
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance