Technical Program Manager (Maneuver Dominance)

• Anduril is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ
• The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces
• We develop perception, autonomy, and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers
• Organize and manage technical program governance artifacts. Including program Jira construct, integrated master schedule, program master plan (PMP), system requirements and ICD’s
• Lead an integrated, cross-functional program team of hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver capability that exceeds customer expectations
• Spearhead cross-functional workflows, partnering directly with air vehicle external development partners to drive engineering alignment
• Own the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives, from defining requirements with leads and creating project plans to final deployment and integration on helicopter platforms
• Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive program execution, unblock technical challenges, and accelerate cross-team projects
• Deeply understand mission requirements and master technical concepts to identify key dependencies, trade-offs, and risks related to airborne sensor integration and data fusion
• Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issues to resolution before they become blockers
• Foster a culture of extreme ownership and a bias toward action within the program team

Benefits

• Full Family Health Coverage
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
• Family Planning & Support
• Incentivized Time Off
• Mental Health Resources
• Financial Planning
• Unlimited Provisions
• Professional Development- Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority
• Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g., DoD)
• Demonstrated experience executing program management or engineering responsibilities for sophisticated hardware and software systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation, particularly for aerospace or defense applications
• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical program management
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Strong technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycles, challenges, and risks
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to the successful completion
• Practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and an ability to apply them where best suited
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into non-technical terms
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence