Program Director, Air Dominance & Strike

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. As a Program Director, you will lead one of Anduril’s largest development programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle from early R&D to contract capture and close.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the development and deployment of Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of Defense
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril’s DOD customers
• Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party corporate partners
• Monitor and manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation
• Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication
• Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team
• Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for Anduril Air Dominance & Strike R&D investments

Requirements:

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income protection: life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans
• Family planning and parenting support
• Mental health resources
• Professional development: annual reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement savings plan