Director, Business Development - Mission Autonomy (International)
Core
Lead business development for Mission Autonomy software and integrated autonomous systems with European defense partners, managing complex multi-year partnerships involving technology integration and co-production.
Role type
Director, International Business Development
Builds
Mission Autonomy software, integrated autonomous systems, and platform-level ecosystem plays for allied defense organizations
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, international government sales
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
international defense business development, foreign military sales, senior-level relationship building, European defense procurement processes, export control compliance (ITAR/EAR/FMS/DCS), strategic judgment, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
European language proficiency, prior military service, experience with UK MoD/German Bundeswehr/NATO, co-production agreement structuring, classified program experience
Technologies
Mission Autonomy software, Lattice Orchestrator
Responsibilities
Lead growth strategy across European partner nations, identify and shape international business opportunities, develop capture strategies for unique country procurement processes, build relationships with defense ministries and program offices, drive complex engagements including tech demos and co-production, maintain international sales pipeline, partner with Engineering and Government Relations, represent Anduril at international conferences, translate partner requirements to engineering, coordinate export licensing and FMS/DCS pathways
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution