Space Special Projects, Engineering Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Reston, VA
Posted: 7 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Space Special Projects, Engineering Manager

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Engineering Managers are sought at Anduril to lead software teams in the space domain, focusing on satellite software, ground systems, and mission management. This role combines technical leadership with people management, customer engagement, and program execution, requiring candidates to set technical direction, grow strong teams, and drive complex programs from concept to operational delivery. Senior candidates will also own multi-team strategy and manage executive-level relationships. The ideal candidate has experience managing software engineers, delivering complex systems end-to-end, and working in space operations or closely related domains like defense or mission systems. Strong knowledge of space C2, mission management platforms, and system interoperability is preferred, along with familiarity with orbital mechanics and satellite communications.

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Python Java C++ Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Space_C2 Mission_Management Satellite_Operations Orbital_Mechanics Space_Simulation SCADA

What you'll do

Lead software teams in developing satellite software, ground systems, and space C2.
Drive rigorous development, validation, and integration of complex space programs.
Translate mission intent into technical roadmaps and execution plans with stakeholders.
Manage program scope, schedule, risk, and customer/capital spend for high-stakes projects.
Attract, retain, and develop software engineers with expertise in the space domain.

What we're looking for

Active U.S. clearance required
Experience managing software engineers and delivering complex systems end-to-end
Working knowledge of space operations, satellite systems, or related defense domains
Track record of partnering with high-stakes program stakeholders and customers
Ability to decompose complex problems and define scope, timelines, and milestones
Cross-functional experience in engineering, product, and program disciplines
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

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