Director, Business Development - Autonomous Airpower International

The role

This person will drive Asia-Pacific sales for autonomous aircraft. They will shape and capture new opportunities, engage customers, and lead proposal development for the region.

What you will do

• Shape and capture new opportunities for sales of autonomous aircraft to allies and partners across the Asia-Pacific region
• Engage Asia-Pacific customers to understand operational requirements and capability gaps
• Lead proposal development including white papers, RFI responses, pricing and availability
• Support activities related to licensing, export compliance, and technical security
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop international product offerings
• Support execution of engagement campaigns with DoD, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and foreign capitals
• Partner with in-region teams and industry partners on co-production, industrial participation, and sustainment
• Align Asia-Pacific campaigns with the broader international Autonomous Airpower strategy
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with senior military and civilian US Government customers and industry partners
• Deliver on financial performance commitments and strategic market growth

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in leading or supporting aviation program creation, requirements definition, acquisition strategy, related efforts
• Prior experience working with US Air Force or US Navy program offices or operational commands
• Strong understanding of the US customer community, requirements process, and operational needs
• Prior experience engaging with foreign militaries or ministries of defense
• Excellent writing, communication skills
• Experience presenting to senior executives and customers
• Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%, including frequent travel across the Asia-Pacific region

Nice to have

• Prior experience engaging with foreign militaries or ministries of defense, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company brings the expertise, technology, and business model of innovative companies to the defense industry.