Technical Program Manager, Space Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$132,000–$175,000 / yr
Posted
154 days ago
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Below market

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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, Space Systems

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager, Space Systems The Technical Program Manager joins the Space team to lead day-to-day execution of orbital programs and active pursuits within the Space business line. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements while collaborating with engineering, logistics, finance, and legal teams to develop integrated hardware and software systems. You will own the project lifecycle from start to finish, developing technical paths for success, building sprint plans, and validating product outcomes with customers. Key responsibilities include orchestrating cross-functional teams to solve complex national security challenges in space domain awareness and control. Required expertise includes space systems engineering, requirements verification, and experience with payloads or satellites. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $200000 from 105 postings across 25 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead day-to-day execution of orbital program initiatives and space system development contracts.
  • Develop technical paths for success and validate projected product outcomes with customers.
  • Work side-by-side with customers to translate mission challenges into engineering requirements.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, finance, and legal to build solutions.
  • Create and communicate sprint plans, execution plans, and project milestones.
  • Meet commercial targets by establishing trust-based partnerships and identifying future growth opportunities.
  • Manage program budgets and schedules in coordination with Business Operations.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management responsibilities for space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites.
  • Strong understanding of space systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation.
  • Experience with deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems, particularly for national security space systems.
  • Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams.
  • CAPM or PMP certification (preferred); prior engineering work on space systems (preferred).

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