Technical Program Manager, Altius

Anduril Industries•Atlanta, GA

20h

About The Position

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Define the software roadmap for core TRS Products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius. Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, the program office, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously. Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from full-software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations at Anduril HQ to flight test events and demonstrations at test sites. Demonstrate extreme ownership of all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers and product leaders. Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive successful program execution and team velocity across groups of software teams and more broadly across departments. Be an effective proxy in program and organizational matters to help engineering leads scale. Ensure that the organization’s technical roadmap is well understood and that programs and staffing are aligned with the roadmap. Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams. Identify and resolve systemic execution issues across the team or group that require broader initiatives to resolve. Partner with engineering and product leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities to achieve company milestones. Identify, resolve, and escalate key cross team dependencies. Support leads with quarterly and ongoing staffing plans across the organization, particularly where difficult prioritization conflicts exist. Collaborate closely with other partner teams, such as hardware, product, and test operations as needed. Track and communicate the progress of the team or group’s key programs. Define efficient processes for communicating group program status more broadly. Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively. Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary; ask questions that clarify priorities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer in an autonomous systems, robotics, or software development environment.
A strong familiarity with robotics or computer vision systems and their architecture preferred.
Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software development teams.
Strong experience in project management; practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in building programs for software and testing deliverables from ground up.
Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction.
Experience in rolling out potentially disruptive organizational process changes.
Experience with creating communication plans for various levels of stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions.
Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-PEN, Prosci, SAFe or PMP
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering discipline

Responsibilities

Define the software roadmap for core TRS Products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius.
Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, the program office, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.
Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from full-software and hardware-in-the-loop simulations at Anduril HQ to flight test events and demonstrations at test sites.
Demonstrate extreme ownership of all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers and product leaders.
Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive successful program execution and team velocity across groups of software teams and more broadly across departments.
Be an effective proxy in program and organizational matters to help engineering leads scale.
Ensure that the organization’s technical roadmap is well understood and that programs and staffing are aligned with the roadmap.
Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
Identify and resolve systemic execution issues across the team or group that require broader initiatives to resolve.
Partner with engineering and product leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities to achieve company milestones.
Identify, resolve, and escalate key cross team dependencies.
Support leads with quarterly and ongoing staffing plans across the organization, particularly where difficult prioritization conflicts exist.
Collaborate closely with other partner teams, such as hardware, product, and test operations as needed.
Track and communicate the progress of the team or group’s key programs.
Define efficient processes for communicating group program status more broadly.
Remove obstacles to drive clarity and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.
Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary; ask questions that clarify priorities.

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.