Program Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Similar $172k

This role $150k

$119k most similar roles pay here $221k

This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $140,964–$203,525 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Engineer

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As a Program Engineer at this innovative company, you will join a dynamic team as a senior-level technical leader responsible for bridging the gap between engineering and field operations. Your role involves advocating for your client’s needs within the engineering team, translating complex operational challenges into actionable technical requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality systems. You will lead a technical team in deploying hardware or software products to real-world environments while maintaining robust observability and security practices. Essential skills include extensive experience in configuration management, release management, and expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority To Operate (ATO) processes. Proficiency in triaging issues, managing Change Control Boards (CCBs), and implementing versioning strategies is crucial. Ideal candidates have a background in autonomous systems or robotics and can effectively communicate with various technical audiences while fostering a mission-aligned culture.

Skills

ConfigurationManagement ChangeControlBoards VersioningStrategies RiskManagementFramework AuthorityToOperate SystemSecurityPlans PlansOfActionMilestones EvidenceCollection SecureNetworkFundamentals InfrastructureFundamentals ServerVMContainerStacks ImagingProcesses SystemHardeningTechniques

What you'll do

Advocate for clients within the engineering team to ensure their needs are met.
Bridge communication gaps between Engineering and Field Operations teams.
Prioritize technical requirements by distinguishing must-haves from nice-to-haves.
Anticipate and mitigate potential blockers in project timelines and execution.
Translate complex operational challenges into clear, actionable technical requirements.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5+ years experience in technical leadership roles within autonomous systems or software development.
Expertise in configuration and release management, including Change Control Boards (CCBs) and versioning strategies.
Ability to translate complex operational challenges into actionable technical requirements with clear acceptance criteria.
Proven track record of leading technical teams to deploy products in real operating environments.
Hands-on experience implementing observability for critical systems and managing security procedures.
In-depth knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority To Operate (ATO) processes.

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