Head of Growth, Imaging

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Waltham, MA · Sales and Marketing : Business Development : Mission Systems Capture

Head of Growth for Imaging at Anduril, a defense technology company. This role focuses on building the Imaging business line by developing and executing growth strategies, managing relationships with OEMs, DOD, IC, and international partners, and leading the expansion of the Imaging portfolio. The role involves working with internal stakeholders to identify and fund R&D, manage strategic partners, and deliver on financial performance metrics. Requires deep expertise in imaging technologies and a proven ability to lead and execute tactical and strategic plans in the defense sector.

What you'd actually do

  1. Build a cohesive, data-driven strategy within relevant Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), DOD Program Executive Offices (PEO), the Intelligence Community, Federal 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Lead the expansion of the Imaging portfolio across US and allied services and agencies, including advanced infrared, optical, laser, threat tracking, and seeker technologies that address warfighter needs across all domains including Space.
  4. Partner with Anduril customers to identify and develop disruptive technologies to deliver sustained operational advantage at the tactical, operational, and strategic level.
  5. Work with internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, fund, and execute internally and externally funded research and development to advance Imaging technology.

Skills

Required

  • Deep expertise in imaging technologies (infrared, electro-optical, image processing, missile tracking)
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Experience with defense organizations (FFRDCs, UARCs, PEOs, OEMs, federal agencies, Combatant Commands)
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Business development and account management
  • Defense acquisitions knowledge
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (Engineering, MBA, Military Sciences)
  • Understanding of business operations and financial management

What the JD emphasized

  • Deep expertise in imaging technologies such as infrared, electro-optical, image processing, missile tracking, or other relevant technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience with relevant FFRDCs, UARCs, PEOs, OEMs, federal agencies, and/or Combatant Commands.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of defense acquisitions, with demonstrated history in new technology/product introduction, zero to one projects, and scaling to larger defense programs.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.