Senior Technical Program Manager, RMS

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$129,000–$250,000 / yr
Posted
175 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, RMS

Senior Technical Program Manager, RMS joins the Rocket Motor Systems division to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of development programs for next-generation solid rocket motors used in defense and space applications. This role involves owning technical planning and cross-functional execution while collaborating with General Managers, Chief Engineers, and functional engineering teams across electrical, mechanical, and systems disciplines. The successful candidate will manage cost, risk, and schedule to ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements and technical standards. Key responsibilities include developing lightweight processes for scope management, serving as a bridge between program managers and engineers, and managing customer relationships with the Department of War. Required competencies include a systems and engineering mindset, analytical problem-solving skills, and experience managing complex technical systems throughout their lifecycle to solve critical propulsion challenges in high-stakes environments.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of rocket motor systems from initial concept through final deployment.
  • Manage technical planning, costs, risks, and schedules to ensure all engineering deliverables meet contractual requirements.
  • Act as a primary bridge between program managers and cross-functional engineering teams including electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government customers to establish feedback loops and shape future program solutions.
  • Execute on ambiguous requirements from internal stakeholders and third-party partners to ensure successful outcomes across multiple programs.
  • Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for project planning, risk management, and customer communication.
  • Identify system dependencies, technical risks, and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred).
  • Minimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million-dollar projects and ensuring on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities across both tactical and high-level perspectives.
  • Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

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