Staff Program Manager, Carrier Integration - Active Clearance

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril's fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Program Manager - Carrier Integration to support development efforts for carrier-based Group 5 autonomous platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with program and engineering leadership to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance for carrier-based Group 5 autonomous platforms.
• Own critical program workstreams, manage customer relationships, and ensure Anduril delivers on its commitments.
• Lead internal research and development efforts that advance the platform's capabilities, reduce technical risk, and position Anduril for future growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the investment strategy, stand up and execute projects, and transition results into programs of record.
• Translate real-world carrier experience into actionable engineering requirements, architectures, and operationally relevant test scenarios.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, IT, CS, Business Administration or a related field (technical background preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in program management, naval aviation, and/or carrier-based aircraft development.
• Direct military or civilian experience working in U.S. Navy carrier flight operations or carrier-based aircraft design, integration, test, or sustainment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar programs or major program workstreams and driving on-time, on-budget completion.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic program direction.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical and operational information clearly to diverse audiences including engineers, executives, and government customers.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience as a Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, Aircraft Handling Officer or similar carrier flight operations role , or equivalent civilian experience in carrier air wing operations.
• Graduate of a military Test Pilot School (e.g., USNTPS, USAF TPS, Empire Test Pilots' School) or a Weapons and Tactics School (e.g., NAWDC, MAWTS-1).
• Experience with autonomous systems, particularly in the context of unmanned aircraft operations.
• Familiarity with Anduril's Lattice platform or similar autonomous command-and-control architectures.

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary range for this role is $191,000-$253,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and other support services.