Program Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CAWashington, DC
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $170k
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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $164,325–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $189k 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 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 · Program Manager

Program Manager, JIATF joins the Special Projects team within the Air Defense Mission Operations organization to manage critical initiatives for detecting and defeating UAS threats. This role involves shepherding emerging proposals into successful programs by forecasting resources, liaising with engineering experts on capacity, and making strategic decisions regarding cost, schedule, and performance. The individual will serve as a primary face for the company, communicating technical capabilities to both executive and lay audiences while supporting international growth through consultations on product-market fit and engagement with government officials. Key requirements include experience in hardware or software organizations, leading tech-enabled teams, and navigating complex project lifecycles. Ideal candidates possess skills in first principles thinking, analytical rigor, and narrative crafting. The role addresses the technical challenge of maturing emerging air defense technologies into scalable products for national security applications.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the lifecycle of emerging proposals by forecasting resources and coordinating with engineering leads on capacity and performance.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for customers to explain product capabilities at both executive and layperson levels.
  • Support international growth initiatives by consulting on product-market fit and participating in high-visibility government engagements.
  • Communicate the technical, financial, and operational justifications for new Air Defense technologies to stakeholders.
  • Lead multiple cross-functional projects independently to resolve complex problems in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Serve as a versatile generalist capable of owning end-to-end solutions for unforeseen organizational needs.
  • Translate complex engineering and production roadmaps into actionable information for international development opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years as a cross-functional leader in hardware and/or software organizations.
  • Demonstrated success delivering technology to large commercial institutions or government organizations.
  • Proven experience leading tech-enabled teams of peers across specializations.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret / Top Secret security clearance.
  • Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Advanced Degree (preferred).
  • Experience in rapid prototype development, fielding, robot autonomy, machine learning, sensor fusion, or data analytics (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s Degree.

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