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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Senior Technical Program Manager - R&D

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a product manager, program manager, or product development role for robotics systems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in leading complex projects from conception to completion.
  • Deep familiarity with subsystems and knowledge of robotics systems previously worked on.
  • Evidence of understanding technical tradeoffs and how to reduce risk through key development efforts.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, influencing engineering teams, and interacting with leadership stakeholders.
  • Ability to convey intricate plans and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Drive scoping and execution of IRAD initiatives in the Autonomous Airpower IRAD Portfolio to enable the business line's multiyear roadmap.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, hardware engineers, chief engineers, program managers, business operations, and finance to meet IRAD objectives.
  • Establish technical key performance indicators to assess whether each IRAD initiative produces a positive return on investment.
  • Support execution of functional engineering roadmaps and ensure alignment with long-term strategic bets and program needs.
  • Manage capture programs by helping identify opportunities, assess viability, develop winning strategies, and support proposals.
  • Lead execution of early-phase programs won through the capture process, including external customer relationship management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a relevant technical or management field.
  • Direct experience leading product development related to aircraft or unmanned air vehicle development in the robotics, defense, or aerospace sectors.
  • Knowledge of hardware and software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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