Anduril Industries

Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries$124K — $186K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in managing complex technical software programs in commercial tech or defense sectors.
  • Ability to translate customer goals into actionable engineering tasks effectively.
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies and relevant tools.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with experience in crafting technical documents for diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of defense acquisition processes and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with federal RFI/RFP processes or research programs.
  • Background in systems engineering and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and deployment of cross-functional projects to meet strategic objectives.
  • Act as the liaison between engineering, product management, and defense stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals.
  • Resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with industry standards including ITAR and RMF.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate various program risks to maintain productivity.
  • Manage relationships with key customers and government partners, providing regular updates and reports.
  • Implement effective processes to enhance execution efficiency in a startup culture.

Benefits

  • Platinum healthcare benefits with minimal to no costs for employees.
  • 100% coverage of basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
  • Generous holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in December.
  • 16 weeks paid leave for caregiver and wellness needs.
  • Support for family planning including fertility and adoption services.
  • 24/7 free mental health resources and legal/financial support.
  • Professional development stipend for continuous learning.
  • Daily meals and stocked kitchens in the office.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on region.
  • Relocation assistance where applicable.
Full Job Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Connected Warfare division provides the joint, time-sensitive, multi-domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystem built from hardware, software, and partners to solve mission command problems. This mesh powers applications and unifies Anduril capabilities that provide mission command to the warfighter and facilitate real-time decisions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of war. This ecosystem enables disproportionate impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of endpoints across the planet. It transforms the way militaries close kill chains and leverage mission autonomy, and it enables developers to build experiences in a connected mesh ecosystem.
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Technical Program Manager, you will work closely with engineering, product, business, and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, program management experience, customer focus, and an understanding of the defense sector. You'll be expected to bridge the gap between technical intricacies and business objectives, aligning projects with organizational goals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Program Management: Lead the planning, execution, and deployment of cross functional teams, ensuring alignment with the division's strategic objectives and customer requirements. Align program roadmaps, manage timelines, and allocate resources to ensure successful delivery and production-quality. Balance competing priorities across multiple products and programs in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams, product management, and external stakeholders-including defense contractors and government entities. Align cross-functional teams on their goals, dependencies, and deliverables. Drive effective communication and collaboration across distributed teams and locations.
  • Technical Expertise: Understand the architecture, dependencies, and technical challenges of defense-related systems. Support engineering teams in resolving technical issues, and making trade-offs to meet division objectives. Ensure compliance with industry standards and government regulations, such as ITAR and RMF.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks proactively, including technical, schedule, and compliance-related risks. Monitor dependencies, anticipate bottlenecks, and adjust plans as needed to maintain program momentum.
  • Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key customers, partners, and government agencies, ensuring program alignment with contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations. Prepare and deliver clear program updates, technical briefs, and performance reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Process Improvement: Implement and refine processes to enhance program execution and efficiency within a startup environment. Leverage best practices in program management while adapting to the unique challenges of the defense sector. Cultivate knowledge management repositories and CI/CD pipelines to build processes that result in production-quality engineering deliverables.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 4 years managing complex technical software programs for a commercial technology or aerospace and defense company
  • Proven track record effectively translating customer goals and needs into actionable engineering asks
  • Proficiency with Agile methodologies and supporting tools
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills with experience delivering technical briefs, demos, and CONOPs to both technical and executive-level audiences
  • Familiarity with a defense acquisition processes, compliance, and reporting requirements
  • Familiarity with RFI/RFP processes, OTA agreements, or federally funded research and development programs
  • Experience working in regulated environments, including knowledge of compliance requirements such as ITAR, EAR, or government data protection protocols
  • Technical background with familiarity in systems engineering, software development, and hardware/software integration
  • Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with fielding or supporting edge-deployed systems, simulation environments, or mixed reality training tools
  • Demonstrated ability to scale operations and processes within large, mature organizations
  • Experience with developing and operating distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, middleware, 3rd-party software developer experience initiatives, and/or modular system architectures
  • Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration with multi-disciplinary program teams
  • Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, innovative environment


US Salary Range

$124,000-$186,000 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:
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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