Technical Program Manager, Surface Maritime Engineering

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, CA
$166,000 - $220,000Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology, including AI-powered operating systems like Lattice OS. The company aims to bring cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military rapidly. The Surface Maritime Engineering team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to expand autonomous maritime vessel capabilities. This role requires a technical leader with expertise in evaluating, qualifying, developing, and advocating for sophisticated parallel pursuits in mission-level autonomous systems software development. The position involves program planning, organization, and compliance activities, offering opportunities to strengthen business knowledge in a fast-growing company delivering technology solutions to government and industry customers. Preferred candidates should have a strong background in software development programs, contract/subcontract administration, and project management, with a willingness to learn and adapt. The TPM will need to quickly learn and apply technical concepts, using technical knowledge and program management skills to lead cross-functional efforts and deliver optimal outcomes for Anduril and its stakeholders. This position is located in Costa Mesa, CA.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software or Systems Engineering, OR a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field and a passion for software development and relationship building.
  • 7+ years of experience, specifically in technical program management, software engineering, and/or systems engineering, or related project management in a relevant industry.
  • Understanding of government contract structure and reporting.
  • Strong analytical abilities, with a high detail orientation and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to operate well in a highly regulated business environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience interfacing with DoD/USN customers.
  • Experience in project management, including proficiency with Microsoft Project and Adobe Pro.
  • Experience in federal government contracts, data requirements, and delivery forms.
  • Knowledge of federal procurement processes and practices, including FAR and DFARS.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure successful execution of programs in accordance with desired requirements, on schedule, and on budget.
  • Contract Management: Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, financial management, terms and conditions, data rights assertions, etc. Manage deliverables, including routine status updates and final delivery to the customer.
  • Autonomous Execution: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
  • Technical Ownership: Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing incident response and after-action, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer.
  • Project Planning: Develop project scope and manage changes through the life of the project. Identify, track, and manage project risks. Generate and maintain project schedules.
  • Customer Engagement: Interface with DoD/USN customers and other contractors, and be able to represent the technical aspects of the Surface Maritime portfolio. Serve as the “voice of the customer” for follow-on business capture efforts and activities.
  • Some travel to support customer or project meetings, system integration, and system testing approximately 25% of the time or less, depending on the phase of the project.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
  • Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
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