Justin Young

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DISC Type : Dc

Surface Platform Lead at Anduril Industries

Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

As Surface Platform Lead at Anduril Industries, Justin specializes in robotics and automation across the defense, aerospace, and mining sectors. Described by colleagues as "talented" and "dedicated, " he has deep expertise in unmanned systems and high-trust software. He is an engineering graduate from Monash University and holds a Remote Pilot License.

Justin holds multiple patents, including one for a vehicle operating system. He also co-developed a real-time shock and vibration dose meter for use in high-speed watercraft to prevent personnel injury.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Generally Skeptic

Quality Focused

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Unmanned Maritime Systems
Currently leads surface platform programs within Anduril's Maritime Division, focusing on developing high-trust autonomous software for the naval domain.
Automation in Mining
Previously developed strategies for next-generation automation and remote sensing as a Principal Advisor at Rio Tinto's Automation Centre of Excellence.
Technology for Society
His professional headline expresses a desire to use robotics and automation to "build a better society for all, " indicating a value-driven approach to his work.

Media Appearances

Justin has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Surface Platform Lead at Anduril Industries
1-2023 - 7-2025
Principal Software Engineer at Anduril Industries
8-2021 - 12-2022
Head of Product at Plotlogic
1-2018 - 8-2021
Principal Advisor - Automation Centre of Excellence at Rio Tinto
7-2014 - 6-2021
Founding Engineer / Director at Oodar

Education

2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from Monash University
1996 - 2000
Education details unavailable from Lilydale High School

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Justin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Justin is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Justin

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Justin move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Justin take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Justin

Personality Compatibility


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