Staff Technical Program Manager, Hardware Robotics, Air Dominance & Strike
Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA
Hiring: Staff Technical Program Manager, Hardware Robotics, Air Dominance & Strike Company: Anduril Industries Location: Costa Mesa, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:11:41 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Computer Vision, Defense Industry, Program Management, R, Risk Management, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •10 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle Required Skills: •In partnership with the Chief Engineer, own the development and deployment of Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of Defense •Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril’s DOD customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster •Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously •Monitor and manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation, making tradeoffs that enable us to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers on-time and on-budget •Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly •Be high ownership on all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril’s engineers •Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, and proactively assess team skills versus needs, identifying personnel development or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the team’s capabilities •Partner cross-functionally with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals that set Anduril up for long term financial and operational success Qualifications: •Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred) •Minimum of 10 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle •Demonstrated success in successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion •Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level •Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences Compensation: •$191,000 - $253,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!