Mission Systems Program Manager, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Anduril Industries is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Payload and Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) on the FQ-44 Fury program within its Air Dominance and Strike Division. The role partners with the IPT Lead Engineer to develop and integrate Anduril products and technologies, and is accountable for cost, schedule, and successful program delivery. The position involves understanding technical concepts, system dependencies, interfaces, risks, and architectural decisions, while translating broad or ambiguous requirements into execution plans and outcomes.

The Program Manager will maintain collaborative relationships with Department of Defense customers, coordinate internal and external teams, and shape program solutions through feedback and iteration. The role also contributes to strategic roadmaps and R&D investment planning, proposal pricing, team development, and processes that support rapid program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; a mission systems engineering background is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience managing development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and delivering them on time and on budget.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to move between tactical details and a high-level perspective.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering- or technology-focused organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Mission systems engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Lead Engineer to own development, test, and evaluation of Air Dominance and Strike technologies to meet Department of Defense operational needs.
• Build collaborative relationships with Department of Defense customers and use feedback to shape and rapidly iterate solutions.
• Execute broad or ambiguous requirements from engineering teams, customers, and corporate partners, delivering outcomes across multiple programs simultaneously.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and resource allocation, making tradeoffs to deliver on time and on budget.
• Develop and implement processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication.
• Own program baselines and execution, connecting program goals with technical execution in partnership with engineering.
• Assess team capabilities against program needs and identify development or recruitment opportunities.
• Work with finance and business development teams to develop proposal pricing strategies that support long-term financial and operational success.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for Air Dominance and Strike R&D investments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost to employees, supporting health and recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior