Technical Program Manager, Electronic Warfare

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager with prior training and experience in a relevant engineering field, to plan, organize, direct, and lead internal and external program activities. 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.

Requirements

B.S. (minimum) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
5+ years relevant industry experience.
Experience working in DoD environment and in small teams.
Experience with communication systems or software defined radios
Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems.
Experience with building, leading and developing teams of engineers.
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 systems engineering or software integration experience is a plus.
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CAPM or PMP certification a plus
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

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.
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.
Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot development as needed to meet client needs.
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.
Establish 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.

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.