Anduril Industries

Technical Program Manager, Space Systems

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience managing engineering or program management for space systems
  • Strong knowledge of space systems engineering and validation processes
  • Experience with complex hardware/software deployment for national security
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical) or similar
  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • PMP or CAPM certification is a plus
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams is essential

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily execution of program initiatives and tasks for orbital programs
  • Collaborate with customers to identify mission challenges and shape product development
  • Coordinate with engineering and internal teams to develop and deliver solutions
  • Create and communicate plans for success with clients and partners
  • Drive business growth through successful project execution and customer relationship management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits at little to no cost
  • Support for recovery and personal well-being
  • Investments in employee development and future opportunities
  • Access to highly competitive equity grants for full-time employees
  • Top-tier benefits package that addresses diverse employee needs
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
ABOUT THE JOB

We are hiring a Technical Program Manager for our Space business line. The Technical Program Manager will lead day-to-day execution of program initiatives and tasks - working with Business Operations to manage the budget and schedule, as well as with the customer, and the Growth team 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 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 and international 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 relevant industry experience
  • CAPM or PMP certification a plus
  • 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
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects
  • Able to perform in fast paced environment
  • 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

$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.
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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