Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $132,000–$198,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

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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 · Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

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As a Technical Program Manager at Mission Autonomy, you will lead the development and execution of technology initiatives within both internal research and customer-facing programs. You will collaborate with software engineers, program managers, chief engineers, test and evaluation teams, business operations, and finance to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Key responsibilities include driving scoping and execution for diverse projects, managing early-phase programs post-capture, and supporting functional engineering roadmaps. The role requires deep familiarity with robotics systems, the ability to make technical trade-offs, and exceptional communication skills to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders effectively. Preferred qualifications include experience in unmanned vehicle development, knowledge of hardware and software practices for autonomous systems, and startup experience. This position demands a strong background in robotics or computer science and up to 70% travel.

Skills

Robotics Computer Science Engineering Software Development Autonomous Robotics CI/CD TS Clearance Unmanned Vehicles Hardware Development Technical Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration Communication Skills Analytical Skills Multitasking Project Management

What you'll do

Drive scoping and execution of initiatives for the Mission Autonomy business line.
Support execution of functional engineering roadmaps to align with strategic bets.
Lead early-phase programs won through the capture process, including customer relationship management.
Collaborate with software engineers, chief engineers, test teams, and finance to meet objectives.
Communicate complex plans clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Technical career background with deep familiarity in robotics subsystems.
Proven experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and influencing engineering teams.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
Outstanding communication abilities for conveying complex plans to stakeholders.
Willingness to travel up to 70% for work-related activities.
TS clearance required (though not needed to apply).

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