Technical Program Manager, Omen Mission Systems

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Omen team at their Costa Mesa HQ.

The Omen is an autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs endurance, payload, and mission flexibility into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform.

As a Technical Program Manager specializing in Mission Systems, you will oversee and coordinate the operational aspects of Mission Systems development programs maturing mission-specific configurations of Omen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of Mission Systems development on Omen through the complete life cycle: customer studies, requirements definition, design, fabrication, test, and production.
• Manage capture programs by helping identify technology differentiators, assessing viability, developing a winning strategy, 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 pieces of work; build trust and forge long-standing relationships with Anduril 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 experience as a Technical Program Manager or product development role for payloads or a robotics system.
• 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 with minimal direction.
• Strong experience in project management and project management technologies (e.g., JIRA); practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
• An active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of hardware + software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems.
• Significant customer-facing experience leading technically challenging programs, including strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Defense Acquisition Processes, including System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary / Critical Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, etc.

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages.