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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Omen Mission Systems team at the Costa Mesa headquarters. Omen is an autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that combines hover-to-cruise capability with the endurance and payload of larger aircraft in a runway-independent Group 3 platform. The system can operate from ship decks, beaches, and remote clearings, serving both defense and civilian applications. Omen recently secured a mass-production contract for 50 systems.
In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the operational aspects of Mission Systems development programs, maturing mission-specific configurations of Omen. You will work in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at velocity to fly new designs within months.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead execution of Mission Systems development through the complete lifecycle: customer studies, requirements definition, design, fabrication, test, and production
- Manage capture programs by identifying technology differentiators, assessing viability, developing winning strategies, and supporting proposals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, hardware engineers, chief engineers, program managers, international trade compliance, and finance
- Ensure adherence to compliance and milestone requirements
- Travel to customer sites, vendors, test events, and demonstration events
- Demonstrate high ownership on all work; build trust and forge lasting relationships with teammates, vendors, and customers through effective communication, positive attitude, and meticulous follow-through
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Engineering, or first-hand experience operating advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- 7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or in product development roles for payloads or robotics systems
- Proven experience in program management, preferably in a technical or military setting
- Familiarity with UAS products and experience working with end users in the field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized; able to manage concurrent programs and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and minimal direction
- Strong experience in project management and project management technologies (e.g., JIRA); practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of hardware and software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems
- Significant customer-facing experience leading technically challenging programs with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with Defense Acquisition Processes, including System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary/Critical Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, etc.
