Senior Technical Program Manager, Space

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

29d

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager for our Space business line. The TPM will serve as the primary capture lead and, upon successfully winning the contract, serve as the account manager for a series of upcoming Anduril responses to significant opportunities on the Space Business line. The Technical Program Manager will lead day-to-day execution of program initiatives and tasks - working with Business Operations to manage the budget and schedule, as well as with the customer, and the Growth team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements. This role is directly tied to a series of on-going orbital programs and active pursuits across Anduril's Space Business Line. These programs require executing on multiple space system development and delivery contracts along with capture efforts across multiple dynamic space operations missions.

Requirements

B.S. (minimum) in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
5+ years relevant industry experience
CAPM or PMP certification a plus
Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow.
Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment.
Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
Prior engineering work on space systems is a plus
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects
Able to perform in fast paced environment
Collaborative problem solving to achieve work goals
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
Ability to organize, prioritize and simplify complex problems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Lead team to develop solutions to complex, time sensitive problems
Maintain customer relationship with timely, accurate, and meaningful communications
Creation of project proposals, program plans, reports, and process documentation

Responsibilities

Ownership: TPMs are owners; we're looking for those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance. Lead the project from start to finish with the customer and the engineering team. Develop the technical path for success, identify engineering needs, and validate the projected product outcome with the customer. TPMs are empowered to quickly assume high levels of responsibility and entrust them to actively own their account and shape its success.
Embed/Engage: Work side-by-side with our customers to understand their specific mission challenges and represent the customer as you work with Anduril engineers to shape products that solve critical national and international security challenges. Anduril engineers rely on TPMs to understand the lay of the land and bring a perspective that informs the product development process.
Build/Orchestrate: Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot development as needed to meet client needs. Successfully developing our complex hardware and software products requires collaborating with nearly every internal Anduril team - engineering, product, logistics, finance, legal, contracting, technical operations, and many more. You'll be responsible for ensuring each party is engaged and informed, and will therefore become well-versed in what it takes to really bring the best of Anduril to our customers.
Plan: Develop, coordinate and communicate the path to success with both internal and external partners. Work with clients and engineers to build sprint plans, execution plans, milestones.
Grow our business through customer success: In addition to the operational and executive relationships you own, you will be responsible for meeting commercial targets that drive top line growth. This requires establishing committed and trust-based partnerships with our customers to not only help them solve their immediate problems, but also to foresee future opportunities where Anduril's technology can make them more effective. Understanding Anduril's value proposition and articulating how we can have an impact on a customer's problem set, from the executive level to the end user, is critical to positioning Anduril for the future.

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.