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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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Technical Program Manager, Mission Systems - Active Clearance will join the team to manage a growing portfolio of government reference architecture programs. This role serves as the single point of ownership for assigned programs, partnering with engineering, contracts, and government stakeholders to align technical, cost, and schedule baselines. The manager will oversee systems engineering execution across open architecture teams, drive outcomes across multiple efforts, and develop deep knowledge of autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation of systems engineering artifacts. Key responsibilities include building integrated schedules, managing resource allocation, and leading cross-functional teams while serving as the primary interface to government program offices. The role requires expertise in systems engineering or software engineering, experience with MOSA or open systems standards, and an active US Secret clearance to solve complex problems within the defense technology sector.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $199200 from 89 postings across 20 companies.
Manage and facilitate systems engineering execution across open architecture teams and adopting organizations.
Drive execution across multiple projects while ensuring accountability for tactical sprint outcomes.
Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts to build a deep understanding of company products.
Develop integrated schedules and resource allocation plans in coordination with lead engineers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for government program offices and customers.
Lead technical interchange meetings and program reviews to report status and progress.
Maintain alignment on technical, cost, and schedule baselines for a portfolio of programs.
Manage risk burndowns and make critical decisions in fast-moving environments with incomplete information.
What we're looking for
5+ years of progressive experience in program management on government or defense programs including ownership of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Active US Secret clearance.
Experience with systems engineering and/or software engineering.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships across internal and external organizations.
Proven track record as the primary interface to a government program office, running reviews and representing status directly to the customer.
Experience managing schedules and resources to achieve program objectives.
Ability to obtain and hold a US Top Secret clearance (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced technical degree is a plus (preferred).