Director, Mission Autonomy BD – Europe Partnerships

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC, seeks a Director, Business Development - Mission Autonomy (International) to lead Europe-focused growth for autonomous software and systems. You will shape opportunities and build enduring partnerships with defense ministries and industry across the UK, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, and beyond.

Lead international capture strategies, manage complex multi-year engagements, coordinate with engineering, government relations, and export compliance, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales or business development with international defense experience.
• Proven track record building relationships with European defense organizations at senior levels.
• Working understanding of European defense procurement processes.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR and international defense sales mechanisms (FMS, DCS, G-to-G).
• Excellent writing and communication skills for senior executives and foreign officials.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 50%.
• Currently possesses and can maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Anduril’s Mission Autonomy growth strategy across European partner nations, with opportunities spanning the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, and additional allied markets.
• Develop and execute capture strategies tailored to each country’s procurement processes and requirements.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with European defense ministries, military services, program offices, and industry partners.
• Drive multi-year international engagements including technology demonstrations, engineering sprints, co-production arrangements, and platform ecosystem strategies.
• Maintain an up-to-date international sales pipeline with visibility into opportunity status, partner engagement, and revenue forecasts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Government Relations, Marketing, and Legal/Export Compliance to meet regulatory requirements and partner expectations.
• Represent Anduril to European allied audiences at defense conferences and with industry partners.
• Translate European partner requirements back to engineering to inform product priorities and mission demands.
• Collaborate with Government Relations on export licensing and foreign military sales pathways.

Skills

International defense BD

European defense relations

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Executive communication

Travel up to 50%

Active TS clearance

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC, seeks a Director, Business Development - Mission Autonomy (International) to lead Europe-focused growth for autonomous software and systems. You will shape opportunities and build enduring partnerships with defense ministries and industry across the UK, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, and beyond.

Lead international capture strategies, manage complex multi-year engagements, coordinate with engineering, government relations, and export compliance, and