Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $150k
$116k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $171,050–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $197k 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 1836 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1620 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

As a Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy, you will join the Mission Autonomy business line to manage new technology development initiatives within both internal research and customer-facing portfolios. You will drive the scoping and execution of diverse software initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, test and evaluation, and finance to meet objectives. Your daily work involves supporting functional engineering roadmaps, managing early-phase programs won through capture processes, and performing external customer relationship management. The role requires a technical background in robotics or computer science, deep familiarity with robotics subsystems, and an ability to navigate technical tradeoffs to reduce risk. You will utilize skills in organizational planning, analytical problem-solving, and multi-disciplinary team leadership to develop autonomous systems and unmanned vehicle technologies while navigating complex hardware and software development practices for the defense sector.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn?

Median $193000 from 162 postings across 35 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage new technology development initiatives within the Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolio.
  • Drive the scoping and execution of various initiatives within the Mission Autonomy business line.
  • Execute functional engineering roadmaps to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals and program needs.
  • Lead early-phase programs won through the capture process while managing external customer relationships.
  • Manage multiple concurrent technical projects by identifying trade-offs and reducing development risks.
  • Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to communicate complex project plans and outcomes to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
  • A technical career background.
  • Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.
  • Deep familiarity with subsystems and knowledge of robotics systems previously worked on.
  • Evidence of understanding technical tradeoffs and how to reduce risk through key development efforts.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills for managing multiple initiatives concurrently.
  • Proven experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing engineering teams, and interacting with leadership stakeholders.
  • Outstanding communication abilities to convey intricate plans and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
  • Direct experience in leading product development related to or Unmanned Vehicle (UxV) development within the robotics sectors (preferred).
  • Knowledge of hardware and software development practices for autonomous robotics systems (preferred).
  • Startup experience wearing different hats beyond a standard job description (preferred).

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