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Anduril Industries

Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $129,000-$171,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 16 Sept 2026

Description

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

As a Technical Program Manager, Mission Autonomy, you will manage new technology development initiatives within the Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and customer-facing program portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Drive scoping and execution of different initiatives that make up the Mission Autonomy business line.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, other program managers, chief engineers, test and evaluation, business operations, and finance to meet objectives.
  • Support the execution of functional engineering roadmaps to ensure they align with long-term strategic bets and program needs.
  • Lead execution of early-phase programs that have been won through the capture process.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
  • A technical career background.
  • Willingness to travel, this is a travel-heavy opportunity (up to 70%).
  • Deep familiarity with subsystems and knowledge of robotics systems that you have previously worked on.
  • Evidence in understanding technical tradeoffs and how to reduce risk through key development efforts.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives concurrently.
  • Proven experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing engineering teams, and interacting with leadership stakeholders.
  • Outstanding communication abilities, adept at conveying intricate plans and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience in leading product development related to or Unmanned Vehicle (UxV) development within the robotics sectors.
  • Knowledge of hardware + software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems.
  • Startup experience: wearing different hats that go beyond the scope outlined in your job description.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) that ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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