Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy
About this role
Organized professionals who thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy coordinating complex technical initiatives will find a natural fit within Anduril Industries. The defense technology team builds advanced autonomous capabilities, utilizing the Lattice OS platform to turn complex data streams into unified command centers. Daily work centers on managing new technology development within internal research and customer-facing portfolios, bridging the gap between software engineering, business operations, and external clients. The role exists to drive the scoping, execution, and roadmap alignment of the Mission Autonomy business line while navigating diverse software technologies and shifting priorities.
What you will do
- Drive the scoping and execution of initiatives that support the Mission Autonomy business line.
- Collaborate daily with software engineers, chief engineers, business operations, finance, and other program managers to meet shared objectives.
- Support the execution of functional engineering roadmaps to ensure alignment with long-term strategic bets and program needs.
- Lead the execution of early-phase programs won through the capture process while managing external customer relationships.
- Communicate intricate plans and outcomes clearly to technical stakeholders at all levels.
- Coordinate across multiple multi-disciplinary teams to achieve desired project end states.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
- Bring a demonstrated technical career background with deep familiarity with subsystems and robotics systems.
- Demonstrate evidence of understanding technical tradeoffs and how to reduce risk through key development efforts.
- Possess exceptional organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
- Show proven experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing engineering groups, and interacting with leadership stakeholders.
- Maintain eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
Nice to have
- Direct experience in leading product development related to Unmanned Vehicle (UxV) development within the robotics sectors
- Knowledge of hardware and software development practices for autonomous robotics systems
- Startup experience involving wearing different hats beyond the standard job description scope
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost to employees supporting health, recovery, and future needs
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the travel policy for this role?
This is a travel-heavy opportunity that requires a willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.
What is the salary range for the position?
The estimated base salary range is $129,000 to $171,000 USD, with actual offers varying based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.
What clearance is required for employment?
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
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