Technical Program Manager, Small Drones

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 2 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 1969 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Small Drones

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Join Anduril Industries as a Technical Program Manager for their Small Drones team, where you will define and execute the software roadmap for core TRS Products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius. Your role involves managing multiple programs simultaneously, coordinating test events from simulations at HQ to flight tests at various sites, and partnering with engineering leaders to drive successful program execution and scale teams effectively. You’ll need 2-5 years of experience in autonomous systems or robotics, strong project management skills, and familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. A secret security clearance is required, along with professional certifications such as CISSP or PMP. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at a large scale, addressing complex business challenges in the defense industry.

Skills

Agile Waterfall CI/CD Python C++ ROS Git JIRA Trello AWS GCP Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL MSSQL Secret security clearance CISSP OSCP GIAC-PEN Prosci SAFe PMP

What you'll do

Define and execute the software roadmap for core TRS Products.
Coordinate and conduct test events involving various levels of software and hardware.
Demonstrate ownership and become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers and leaders.
Partner with engineering leaders to drive successful program execution across groups.
Track and communicate progress of key programs, defining efficient communication processes.

What we're looking for

2-5 years experience in technical program management or related roles.
Strong familiarity with robotics, autonomous systems, and software development.
Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Ability to define and execute complex software roadmaps for multiple products.
Secret security clearance required for the position.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-PEN, Prosci, SAFe or PMP.

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