Anduril Industries

Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries$129K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field like Robotics or Computer Science.
  • Technical career background in robotics or a related field.
  • Willingness to travel extensively, up to 70%.
  • Deep understanding of subsystems and previous experience in robotics systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess technical tradeoffs and mitigate risks during development.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse teams and engaging with leadership stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills for articulating complex plans to various audiences.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible for a U.S. TS clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the initiation and execution of initiatives in the Mission Autonomy business line.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including engineering and finance, to achieve project goals.
  • Support functional engineering roadmaps to align with strategic initiatives.
  • Lead early-phase program execution and manage external customer relationships.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost for employees.
  • Strong support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee well-being and future needs.
Full Job Description
As a Program Manager focused on technology to enable the Mission Autonomy Business Line, you will manage new technology development initiatives within the Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and customer facing program portfolio. Overall, this work will be diverse in nature, span a variety of software technologies, and require you to be flexible to adapt to changing situations. During all this, you must be able to successfully work with a wide variety of technical stakeholders, communicate plans clearly to all parties, and coordinate across teams to achieve the desired end state.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Drive scoping and execution of different initiatives that make up the Mission Autonomy business line. These initiatives will enable the success of the Mission Autonomy Business Line
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, other program managers, chief engineers, test and evaluation, business operations, and finance to meet objectives.
  • Support the execution of functional engineering roadmaps to ensure they align with long-term strategic bets and program needs.
  • Lead execution of early-phase programs that have been won through the capture process. This will involve external customer relationship management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
  • A technical career background
  • Willingness to travel, this is a travel heavy opportunity (up to 70%)
  • Deep familiarity with subsystems and knowledge of robotics systems that you have previously worked on.
  • Evidence in understanding technical tradeoffs and how to reduce risk through key development efforts.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives concurrently.
  • Proven experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing engineering teams, and interacting with leadership stakeholders.
  • Outstanding communication abilities, adept at conveying intricate plans and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance. Clearance not required to apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Direct experience in leading product development related to or Unmanned Vehicle (UxV) development within the robotics sectors.
  • Knowledge of hardware + software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems.
  • Startup experience: wearing different hats that go beyond the scope outlined in your job description


US Salary Range

$129,000-$171,000 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.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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