Senior Program Manager, Precision Engagement Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$132,000–$198,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $165k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $174,806–$224,587 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $200k 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 · Senior Program Manager, Precision Engagement Systems

As a Senior Program Manager at Anduril in Costa Mesa, you will lead the execution of program initiatives for high-stakes defense projects such as Bolt and Anvil. Your role involves overseeing contract management, proposal development, customer relations, risk assessment, performance monitoring, deployment coordination, project management, problem resolution, systems engineering, and accountability enforcement. You will work closely with the Chief Engineer and Product Managers to ensure technical requirements are met while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate possesses a BS/BA in a technical field plus five years of experience, along with top-secret security clearance and proficiency in managing cross-functional teams. Key skills include creating technical presentations, driving coordination across departments, and delivering successful outcomes in dynamic environments. Experience with mission-critical DOD systems is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Oversee contract execution and manage renewals or amendments.
  • Lead proposal development, including Basis of Estimate (BOE) and cost analysis.
  • Cultivate strong customer relationships and address issues promptly.
  • Identify and track potential contractual risks requiring mitigation plans.
  • Ensure service delivery meets contractual expectations and manage invoicing.
  • Coordinate field demonstrations for Department of Defense and Allied militaries.
  • Direct project efforts within the program, coordinating weekly meetings.

What we're looking for

  • BS/BA in a technical field plus 5 years of professional experience
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations on technical and programmatic reports
  • Comfort with setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments
  • Strong coordination, collaboration, and communication skills across cross-functional teams
  • Top Secret security clearance required
  • Experience working on mission-critical DOD systems preferred
  • Significant customer-facing experience leading high-profile programs

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