Technical Program Manager, Frontier Systems

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

8h • $129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

The Frontier Systems team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined, AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to join our rapidly growing Frontier Systems business line in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington DC. This TPM will serve as a critical and trusted extension of our Analysis Team on one of Anduril’s most crucial programs of the coming years. This role is paramount to ensuring cohesive technical execution and robust communication across a wide-spanning, strategic DoD program that integrates capabilities from multiple internal business lines across multiple technically challenging activities. Their primary responsibility is to be ubiquitous, observing technical progress, identifying inter-activity dependencies and communication gaps, and synthesizing this information into actionable insights for senior technical leadership. This is a highly mobile, deeply technical, and exceptionally communicative role, demanding a fundamental understanding of complex engineering challenges without direct ownership of technical design or engineering risk.

Requirements

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts, risks, and statuses into clear, actionable insights for both deeply technical and executive audiences
• Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for sophisticated aerospace and defense systems
• Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
• Experience serving DoD/IC customers and comfortable interfacing with key government stakeholders on a frequent basis
• 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
• Ability to travel multiples times per quarter based on program needs

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to advanced defense domains ranging from: satellites, spacecraft, missiles, sensing hardware (terrestrial or space-based), propulsion systems, rocket motors, or advanced autonomy/AI applied to defense systems
• Experience operating in as a technical advisor or liaison to senior program leadership

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical extension of program leadership with internal and external stakeholders alike
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the technical progress, critical paths, and emerging challenges within each contributing technical maturation and product development activity
• Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of the intricate technical details and engineering challenges faced by each technical activity and business line
• Proactively identify and bridge communication gaps, foster collaboration, and ensure seamless information flow across varying teams like Space Systems, Advanced Effects, Advanced Sensing, Propulsion, Hardware, and Software
• Maintain a constant, accurate pulse on the technical health and integration status of the program across all technical and product development activities and business lines
• Proactively identify and flag potential technical risks, integration challenges, and emerging issues for senior technical leadership’s review, analysis, and action remediation
• Organize and facilitate critical technical review meetings, integration sessions, and deep-dive discussions that bring together leads from different product development efforts to ensure technical compatibility, shared understanding, and coherent progress

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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