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Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-15

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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology. The company's Lattice OS is an AI-powered operating system that converts thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As a Technical Program Manager for the Mission Autonomy Business Line, you will manage new technology development initiatives spanning both Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and customer-facing programs. This role requires flexibility to adapt to diverse, evolving situations while working across a variety of software technologies. Key responsibilities include: - Driving scoping and execution of initiatives that comprise the Mission Autonomy business line - Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers, other program managers, chief engineers, test and evaluation, business operations, and finance - Supporting execution of functional engineering roadmaps to align with strategic priorities and program needs - Leading early-phase programs post-capture, including external customer relationship management You will work with a wide variety of technical stakeholders, communicate plans clearly to all parties, and coordinate across teams to achieve desired outcomes. This is a travel-heavy role with up to 70% travel expected. REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited institution - Technical career background - Willingness to travel extensively (up to 70%) - Deep familiarity with subsystems and robotics systems you have previously worked on - Demonstrated understanding of technical tradeoffs and risk reduction through key development efforts - Exceptional organizational and analytical skills capable of managing multiple concurrent initiatives - Proven experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing engineering teams, and interacting with leadership stakeholders - Outstanding communication abilities, adept at conveying complex plans and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels - Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Direct experience leading product development related to Unmanned Vehicle (UxV) development within robotics sectors - Knowledge of hardware and software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems - Startup experience with exposure to diverse responsibilities beyond the job description scope

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