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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Program Director, Advanced Effects joins the Air Dominance and Strike Division to lead large development programs from early R&D through contract capture and close. Working alongside the Chief Engineer, you will manage the development and integration of products like collaborative combat aircraft and missiles while overseeing cost, schedule, and resource allocation. You will build and implement lightweight processes for risk management, scope management, and customer communication to ensure rapid iteration. The role requires a systems and engineering mindset to identify technical risks and architectural impacts while managing Department of Defense relationships. Key competencies include strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to manage multi-million-dollar projects. You will navigate complex requirements from internal teams and partners to deliver autonomous weapons and software solutions that meet specific operational needs for defense technology applications.