Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfare
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About the role
Our Edge Compute and Communications business line, within the Connected Warfare division, delivers robust, high-performance computing and secure communications solutions directly at the tactical edge. By processing data in real-time and enabling decentralized decision-making, we empower warfighters with actionable intelligence, rapid connectivity, and unparalleled situational awareness in challenging environments. Connected Warfare is one of Anduril's Business Lines focused on building a next-gen software-defined distributed C2 architecture focused on orchestrating and automating 3rd party combat-fielded sensors and strike-networks for synchronized joint operations. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC. We're seeking a Technical Program Manager to ensure interoperability and integration of our software and hardware across our Menace product line. You will also have the opportunity to work on net new products, ideating on prototypes and take to market strategies. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, program management experience, customer focus, and an understanding of the defense sector and military systems. You will work closely with engineering, product, business, and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners.
Responsibilities
- Able to inspire, influence and drive the engineering execution of multiple teams. Gain alignment within the team and regularly with other teams/stakeholders involved with the product/program
- Understand the architecture and positively influence engineering decisions of multiple products or functional areas. Able to engage with cross-functional teams (e.g. SW, HW, T&E, Product)
- Act in a leadership role for the team and coordinate closely with leaders or cross-functional stakeholders. Create clear understanding within the team, and with cross-functional stakeholders, about team and program goals/milestones
- Discover inefficiencies in team operations and develop durable solutions to improve the day-to-day life of developers. Build and manage 6-12 month roadmaps, creating clear milestones utilizing inputs from cross-functional stakeholders
- Routinely engage with external stakeholders to surface and clarify pain points and solve problems related to operating prototypes. Deploy and support prototypes in the field at customer events
- Regularly assist and teach other engineers, act as legacy SME
- Keep up to date with industry technologies and identify technologies that would be applicable to defense problems
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer for a commercial technology or aerospace and defense company
- Strong technical background with familiarity in systems engineering, software development, networking, and hardware engineering
- Experience shepherding complex technical projects from concept to prototype to full-rate production
- Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
- Proven client-facing technical program management and/or systems engineering experience
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into business-impact insights
- Experience with Agile methodology
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed (up to 30%)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
Requirements
- Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
- 3+ years experience designing a
Benefits
Additional Information
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
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