Anduril Industries

Senior Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries$166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of program management experience in space hardware or critical systems
  • Strong grasp of space systems engineering and requirements validation
  • Background in deploying complex hardware/software systems for national security
  • Minimum BS in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in dynamic environments
  • Proven adaptability and reflective learning mindset
  • U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the execution of space program initiatives
  • Partner closely with customers to align on mission-critical challenges
  • Coordinate development efforts with engineering and cross-functional teams
  • Establish and communicate clear paths to project success
  • Drive commercial growth through customer success and relationship building

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with minimal costs to employees
  • Support for health and recovery
  • Investing in employee well-being and professional growth
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

In the Space Special Programs team, we build spacecraft and space systems which serve a wide variety of functions in the space architecture. At a time when space superiority can no longer be taken for granted and with space systems proliferating at an incredible rate, the Space Special Programs team provides advanced, mission critical capabilities to our customer base to be able to more effectively operate and survive within this expanding environment with limited personnel. Working across product, engineering, sales, logistics, operations, and mission success, the Space Special Programs team develops, tests, deploys, and operates new, unique, space capabilities to drive mission success in challenging operational environments.
ABOUT THE JOB

We are hiring aSenior Technical Program Manager for our Space Special Programs business line. The Technical Program Manager will lead day-to-day execution of program initiatives and tasks - working with the Head of Programs, the Head of Operations, and the rest of the Business Operations team to manage the budget and schedule, as well as with the customer, and the GM to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.
This role is directly tied to a series of on-going orbital programs and active pursuits across Anduril's Space Special Programs Business Line. These programs require executing on multiple space system development and delivery contracts along with capture efforts across multiple dynamic space operations missions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ownership: TPMs are owners; we're looking for those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance. Lead the project from start to finish with the customer and the engineering team. Develop the technical path for success, identify engineering needs, and validate the projected product outcome with the customer. TPMs are empowered to quickly assume high levels of responsibility and entrust them to actively own their account and shape its success.
  • Embed/Engage: Work side-by-side with our customers to understand their specific mission challenges and represent the customer as you work with Anduril engineers to shape products that solve critical national security challenges. Anduril engineers rely on TPMs to understand the lay of the land and bring a perspective that informs the product development process.
  • Build/Orchestrate: Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot development as needed to meet client needs. Successfully developing our complex hardware and software products requires collaborating with nearly every internal Anduril team - engineering, product, logistics, finance, legal, contracting, technical operations, and many more. You'll be responsible for ensuring each party is engaged and informed, and will therefore become well-versed in what it takes to really bring the best of Anduril to our customers.
  • Plan: Develop, coordinate and communicate the path to success with both internal and external partners. Work with clients and engineers to build sprint plans, execution plans, milestones.
  • Grow our business through customer success: In addition to the operational and executive relationships you own, you will be responsible for meeting commercial targets that drive top line growth. This requires establishing committed and trust-based partnerships with our customers to not only help them solve their immediate problems, but also to foresee future opportunities where Anduril's technology can make them more effective. Understanding Anduril's value proposition and articulating how we can have an impact on a customer's problem set, from the executive level to the end user, is critical to positioning Anduril for the future.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management responsibilities for Space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites
  • Strong understanding of space systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation
  • Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
  • B.S. (minimum) in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 4+ years experience managing spacecraft or space subsystem teams
  • Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
  • Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow.
  • Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment.
  • Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
  • Prior engineering work on space systems is a plus
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects
  • Collaborative problem solving to achieve work goals
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and simplify complex problems
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
  • Lead team to develop solutions to complex, time sensitive problems
  • Maintain customer relationship with timely, accurate, and meaningful communications
  • Creation of project proposals, program plans, reports, and process documentation


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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