Staff Program Manager, Carrier Integration - Active Clearance

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
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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.

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TL;DR · Staff Program Manager, Carrier Integration - Active Clearance

As a Staff Program Manager for Carrier Integration at Anduril, you will join a high-impact team focused on developing carrier-based Group 5 autonomous platforms. Your role involves program execution by partnering with leadership to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, while also leading internal R&D efforts to advance platform capabilities and reduce risk. You must possess deep expertise in carrier flight operations, translating real-world experience into engineering requirements and operational test scenarios. Key responsibilities include managing customer relationships, shaping investment strategies, and ensuring seamless integration across various engineering teams. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 10 years of combined experience in program management and naval aviation, and a Top Secret security clearance. Preferred qualifications include military flight operations experience and familiarity with autonomous systems and Anduril's Lattice platform.

What you'll do

  • Manage critical program workstreams for carrier-based autonomous platforms.
  • Translate operational constraints into technical requirements and autonomy architecture inputs.
  • Lead internal R&D investments for carrier-based autonomous platforms.
  • Develop strong relationships with customers to enable rapid iteration of solutions.
  • Ensure autonomous behaviors are operationally realistic, safe, and aligned with carrier operations.
  • Support requirements decomposition and trade studies with carrier operations context.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years of combined experience in program management, naval aviation, and carrier-based aircraft development
  • Direct military or civilian experience in U.S. Navy carrier flight operations or carrier-based aircraft design/integration/test/sustainment
  • Proven track record managing complex multi-million-dollar programs with on-time, on-budget completion
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to move between tactical execution and strategic direction
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences including engineers, executives, and government customers
  • Secret or Top Secret security clearance required

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