Technical Program Manager, Thunder

Here you will work on core product development for rotorcraft and complex systems including but not limited to avionics batteries mechanisms structures sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical hands-on and a self starter.

Anduril is seeking a Technical Program Manager Thunder to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We develop perception autonomy and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

• Organize and manage technical program governance artifacts. Including program Jira construct integrated master schedule program master plan (PMP) system requirements and ICDs.
• Lead an integrated cross-functional program team of hardware software and systems engineers to deliver capability that exceeds customer expectations
• Spearhead cross-functional workflows partnering directly with air vehicle external development partners to drive engineering alignment.
• Own the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives from defining requirements with leads and creating project plans to final deployment and integration on helicopter platforms
• Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive program execution unblock technical challenges and accelerate cross-team projects
• Deeply understand mission requirements and master technical concepts to identify key dependencies trade-offs and risks related to airborne sensor integration and data fusion
• Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks develop mitigation plans and drive issues to resolution before they become blockers
• Foster a culture of extreme ownership and a bias toward action within the program team

• B.S. in Electrical Computer Aerospace Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant industry experience in engineering systems integration or technical program management.
• Demonstrated experience executing program management or engineering responsibilities for sophisticated hardware and software systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering environmental considerations and requirements verification and validation particularly for aerospace or defense applications
• Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD) .
• Ability to inspire and guide teams build consensus and influence without direct authority.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to the successful completion
• Strong technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs software development lifecycles challenges and risks.
• Practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and an ability to apply them where best suited
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into non-technical terms

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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