Director, Business Development, Imaging (infrared Solutions)

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Hudson, NH · Sales and Marketing : Business Development : Imaging Capture

Director of Business Development for Imaging (Infrared Solutions) at Anduril, a defense technology company. This role focuses on leading growth, strategy, and business development for the AIRS commercial and defense component supplier business, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to expand the component supply portfolio and develop disruptive technologies. Requires experience in component sales, technical expertise in infrared imaging, and strategic planning abilities.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate with AIRS leadership and other growth contributors to lead the expansion of the AIRS component supply portfolio across commercial and defense customers.
  2. Build a cohesive, data-driven strategy addressing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), commercial partners, Government agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), University-affiliated research centers (UARC), and with International partners to penetrate, expand, and deliver technology at scale.
  3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal Anduril stakeholders including business line and division leadership, growth teams, program and engineering teams, and corporate functions to identify and shape new business opportunities, communicate and resolve program issues, and provide strategic direction to execution teams.
  4. Partner with Anduril customers to identify and develop disruptive technologies.
  5. Work with internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, fund, and execute internally and externally funded research and development to advance AIRS technology.

Skills

Required

  • Experience in high-mix, low-volume component / merchant supply sales
  • Demonstrated track record in working with defense, commercial space, and other relevant infrared customers.
  • Deep technical expertise in infrared and related imaging technologies.
  • A builder and an owner: someone who is willing to put in the work across all aspects of the business, effectively prioritize actions, and own the outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn; undeterred by a long, steep climb to understand technology, programs, process, problems, and customer nuance.
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and executing tactical and strategic plans to some target end state.
  • Ability to identify, establish, and maintain relationships with current and future customers at all levels.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (Engineering, MBA, Military Sciences, etc.)
  • Understanding of business operations and financial management.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

What the JD emphasized

  • Deep technical expertise in infrared and related imaging technologies.
  • A builder and an owner: someone who is willing to put in the work across all aspects of the business, effectively prioritize actions, and own the outcomes.