Anduril Industries

defense technology

TechnicalProgramManager,SpaceSystems

$129–171k Costa Mesa, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Program Manager, Space Systems at Anduril Industries. Skills: Space Systems, Technical Program Management, Hardware and Software Integration, Customer Relationship Management. Lead day-to-day execution of program initiatives. Manage budget and schedule”

What You'll Achieve.

satisfy the technical objectives; meeting all of the contractual requirements; shape its success; solve critical national and international security challenges; meet client needs; drive top line growth; help them solve their immediate problems; make them more effective; position Anduril for the future; successful completion of projects

Industry & Context.

defense technology
Problems you'll solve

Ability to organize, prioritize and simplify complex problems; Lead team to develop solutions to complex, time sensitive problems

Eligibility Requirements

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U. S. Top Secret security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management responsibilities for Space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites, understanding of space systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation, Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems, B. S. (minimum) in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, 4+ years relevant industry experience, Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U. S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

CAPM or PMP certification a plus, Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams, Adaptive and willing to learn, teach, lead and follow, Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment, Comfortable with working in limited resource environments, Prior engineering work on space systems is a plus, Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects, Able to perform in fast paced environment, Collaborative problem solving to achieve work goals, Excellent written and verbal communications skills, Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software, Ability to organize, prioritize and simplify complex problems, Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, Lead team to develop solutions to complex, time sensitive problems, Maintain customer relationship with timely, accurate, and meaningful communications, Creation of project proposals, program plans, reports, and process documentation

What You'll Do.

Lead day-to-day execution of program initiatives

Manage budget and schedule

Satisfy technical objectives

Meet contractual requirements

Lead project from start to finish

Develop technical path for success

Identify engineering needs

Validate projected product outcome

Shape products that solve challenges

Pivot development as needed

Ensure parties are engaged and informed

and communicate path to success

Build execution plans

Meet commercial targets

Establish committed partnerships

Foresee future opportunities

Articulate value proposition

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Business Operations; Work with the customer; Work with the Growth team; Work side-by-side with customers; Work with Anduril engineers; Collaborate with engineering, product, logistics, finance, legal, contracting, technical operations; Ensure each party is engaged and informed; Work with internal and external partners; Work with clients and engineers; Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams; Lead team to develop solutions; Work in a collaborative team environment

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Maintain customer relationship with timely, accurate, and meaningful communications

Process & Methodology

program management, project execution, budget management, schedule management, sprint plans, execution plans, milestones, project proposals, program plans, process documentation

Full Job Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U. S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain. ABOUT THE JOB We are hiring a Technical Program Manager for our Space business line. The Technical Program Manager will lead day-to-day execution of program initiatives and tasks – working with Business Operations to manage the budget and schedule, as well as with the customer, and the Growth team to satisfy the technical objectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements. This role is directly tied to a series of on-going orbital programs and active pursuits across Anduril’s Space Business Line. These programs require executing on multiple space system development and delivery contracts along with capture efforts across multiple dynamic space operations missions. WHAT YOU’LL DO Ownership: TPMs are owners; we’re looking for those who have a natural bias to assume responsibi

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