Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfare (Active Clearance)

Anduril Industries•Seattle, WA

About The Position

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager to ensure interoperability and integration of our software and hardware across our Menace product line. You will also have the opportunity to work on net new products, ideating on prototypes and take to market strategies. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, program management experience, customer focus and an understanding of the defense sector and military systems. You will work closely with engineering, product, business, and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer for a commercial technology or aerospace and defense company
Strong technical background with familiarity in software and hardware engineering
Proven client-facing technical program management and/or systems engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into business-impact insights
Experience with Agile methodology
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 40%)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
Proven track record in designing and implementing best practices that drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth
Familiarity with a defense acquisition processes, compliance, and reporting requirements
Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering discipline
Active U.S. Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Able to inspire, influence and drive the engineering execution of multiple teams. Gain alignment within the team and regularly with other teams/stakeholders involved with the product/program
Effectively communicate within engineering teams, manipulating PM tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence) to organize and run multiple teams' sprints/regular execution cadence and ensure the teams understand how their work connects to higher level milestones. Generate and speak to planning artifacts and high-level engineering artifacts for multiple teams. Succinctly message progress, risks and mitigations to team-adjacent leadership/stakeholders
Understand the architecture and positively influence engineering decisions of multiple products or functional areas. Able to engage with cross-functional teams (e.g. SW, HW, T&E, Product)
Act in a leadership role for team and coordinate closely with leaders or cross-functional stakeholders. Create clear understanding within the team and with cross-functional stakeholders about team and program goals/milestones
Discover inefficiencies in team operations and develop durable solutions to improve the day-to-day life of developers. Build and manage 6-12 month roadmaps, creating clear milestones utilizing inputs from cross-functional stakeholders
Regularly engage with external stakeholders to surface and clarify pain points and solve problems related to operating prototypes. Deploy and support prototypes in the field at customer events
Regularly assist and teach other engineers, act as legacy SME
Keep up to date with industry technologies and identify technologies that would be applicable to defense problems

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.