Head of Programs, Space Special Programs

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VAReston, VA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $256k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Programs, Space Special Programs

Head of Programs, Space Special Programs serves as the lead Technical Program Manager within the Space Special Programs business line. This role acts as the primary programmatic strategic interface with the General Manager, overseeing day-to-day execution of program initiatives, budget management, and schedule tracking for orbital programs and active pursuits. The individual will develop technical roadmaps, create mission solutions, and manage complex hardware and software development in collaboration with engineering, logistics, and legal teams. Key responsibilities include coordinating sprint plans, ensuring contract compliance, and building trust-based customer partnerships to meet commercial targets. Required expertise includes space systems engineering, requirements verification, and the integration of sophisticated systems for national security missions. Candidates must possess a degree in a technical or quantitative field, extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to navigate high-pressure environments while maintaining a Top Secret clearance.

What you'll do

  • Lead the day-to-day execution of program initiatives while managing budgets and schedules for space systems.
  • Serve as the primary strategic interface between the General Manager, internal teams, and customers.
  • Develop technical roadmaps and new product directions to create mission solutions for the customer base.
  • Translate customer mission challenges into actionable engineering requirements and product development plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts across engineering, logistics, finance, legal, and manufacturing to deliver complex hardware and software.
  • Create sprint plans, execution milestones, and project documentation to ensure contract compliance.
  • Build trust-based partnerships with customers to identify future opportunities and meet commercial growth targets.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Math, or an Engineering field; MBA is highly desirable (preferred).
  • 18+ years of experience working with multifunctional teams.
  • 7+ years of experience managing spacecraft or space subsystem teams.
  • Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management for space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites.
  • Experience managing multiple programs and other program managers in a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • 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 for national security space systems.

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