Sr. Technical Program Manager, Autonomous Software (Air Dominance & Strike)

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$166,000 / yr
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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 · Sr. Technical Program Manager, Autonomous Software (Air Dominance & Strike)

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As a Senior Technical Program Manager in the Air Dominance & Strike Division at Anduril, you will lead the end-to-end development of advanced autonomous airpower systems, from R&D through deployment. You will manage technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk for complex software-defined hardware projects, ensuring they meet aggressive timelines and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include architecting strategic software roadmaps, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, and communicating with executive leadership and government stakeholders. The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, embedded systems, and defense acquisition processes, along with a proven track record of delivering mission-critical software projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Python C++ Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform PostgreSQL MongoDB Git JIRA Confluence Scrum Agile DevOps AI ML Autonomy Embedded Systems GNC Quality Assurance Supply Chain Management

What you'll do

  • Lead full lifecycle of advanced autonomous airpower systems from R&D to deployment.
  • Optimize strategic software roadmap balancing timelines, excellence, and customer needs.
  • Manage program cost, schedule, and resource allocation with precision and foresight.
  • Design innovative program management methodologies for rapid software development.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks in complex software integration.
  • Deliver high-fidelity updates and insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex technical systems' full lifecycle.
  • Proven track record in large-scale software development for autonomous vehicles and aerospace platforms.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams in high-intensity environments.
  • Outstanding communication skills with both technical and executive-level audiences.
  • Deep experience with defense acquisition processes and government contracting.

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