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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Technical Program Manager, Maritime

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Technical Program Manager will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure the successful execution of autonomous maritime vessel programs, managing technical outcomes and customer engagements.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
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Responsibilities

Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUV) through integration, test, verification, and demonstration efforts
Ensure successful execution of programs in accordance with desired requirements, on schedule, and on budget
Technical Ownership: Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing incident response and after-action, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer
Customer Engagement: Interface with DoD/USN customers and be able to represent the technical aspects of the Maritime portfolio. Serve as the “voice of the customer” for follow-on business capture efforts and activities
Test Event Execution: Support the Engineering team in integration, testing, and debug in a high-paced environment. Lead formal testing efforts by generating test plans, identifying resources needed, and supporting mobilization logistics. Lead offshore AUV test events when required (typically multiple-day test events with occasional multiple -week deployments)
Project Planning: Develop project scope and manage changes through the life of the project. Identify, track, and manage project risks. Generate and maintain project schedules
Contract Management: Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, financial management, terms and conditions, data rights assertions, etc. Manage deliverables, including routine status updates and final delivery to the customer
Autonomous Execution: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers
Travel: to support customer meetings and testing approximately 25%-40% of the time

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringRobotics ExperienceSystem IntegrationGovernment ContractsProject ManagementMicrosoft ProjectFluent in MandarinCommunication

Required

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering or related technical engineering field and a passion for hardware development and relationship building
4+ years of robotics experience, specifically in technical project management and/or systems engineering, or related project management and/or systems engineering experience in a relevant industry
Strong familiarity with system test, integration and troubleshooting
Experience leading or executing product development of any type of system from TRL 3-8
Understanding of government contract structure and reporting
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Experience developing material and read out for regular - monthly, quarterly program reviews
Experience developing and maintaining a schedule with Microsoft project or similar tool
Excellent communication skills
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Fluent in Mandarin (professional working proficiency)
Experience integrating subsea sensors
Experience with government acquisition and reporting processes and government contracts
Experience interfacing with DoD/USN customers

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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