Technical Program Manager, PES

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 1959 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, PES

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As part of the Tactical Recon & Strike division, the Precision Engagement Systems (PES) team at Anduril seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead the development of advanced drone platforms from concept to mass production. This role involves coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, managing system requirements, and engaging with external stakeholders such as suppliers and strategic customers. The ideal candidate will utilize tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet to track progress and manage issues while identifying technical risks and developing contingency plans. Experience in hardware or software development, a foundational understanding of hardware/software interaction, and familiarity with supply chain concepts are essential. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to agile methodologies in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

JIRA Confluence Smartsheet Agile Scrum Embedded Systems Autonomy AI Hardware Development Software Development Supply Chain Management Program Management Communication Skills Technical Requirements Tracking Cross-Functional Collaboration

What you'll do

Assist in the end-to-end development of cutting-edge drone platforms from concept to mass production.
Facilitate communication and coordination among cross-functional engineering teams for a collaborative environment.
Organize and track system requirements to ensure clarity and traceability across all engineering disciplines.
Support engagement with external stakeholders, including suppliers and strategic customers, to foster relationships.
Contribute to collaborations with supply chain functions to optimize material flow and support timely delivery.
Utilize program management tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet to track progress and manage issues.

What we're looking for

3-5 years of experience in technical project or program coordination.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
Experience with hardware/software development and embedded systems.
Familiarity with autonomy and AI capabilities in products like drones.
Strong communication skills for articulating technical concepts to stakeholders.
Comfortable interacting with external partners and suppliers.
Proficiency in program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence.

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