Anduril Industries · 1 week ago
Senior Program Director, Edge Compute & Comms
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$254K/yr - $336K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Program Director for Edge Compute & Comms will lead the development and deployment of electromechanical products, manage program managers, and foster relationships with partners and customers to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
In partnership with the Program Chief Engineer, own the development and deployment of Anduril’s groundbreaking electromechanical products to meet the operational needs of the Department of War
Lead a team of program managers who will develop and adhere to strict schedules, cost constraints, and regulatory requirements, with an emphasis on coordinating between multiple hardware production teams, managing supply chains, and ensuring that quality and delivery commitments are met
Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril’s partners and DoW customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster
Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously
Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly
Be high ownership on all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril’s engineers
Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, and proactively assess team skills versus needs, identifying personnel development and/or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the team’s capabilities
Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals that set Anduril up for long term financial and operational success
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle
Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar, high volume hardware deliveries and driving their on-time, on-budget completion
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level
Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
Experience assisting in budget creation and process cost optimization
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of electromechanical products and hands-on experience with integrated hardware and software systems
Strong background in managing multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with software development teams
Demonstrated experience in establishing information dominance in challenging engineering situations by synthesizing communication streams from both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Exposure to land-based systems, particularly with Military Department experience that translates to client operations
Experience working within the bounds of a DoW contract vehicle
Familiarity with the JCIDS process and its application in ongoing project development
Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey 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
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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