Anduril Industries · 15 hours ago
Senior Global Technical Program Manager, Discovery
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $220K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Technical Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring cohesive technical execution across a strategic DoD program, observing technical progress, and facilitating communication among various engineering teams.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a direct, trusted, and technical extension of engineering leadership with internal and external stakeholders alike
Continuously embed with, observe, and gain a fundamental understanding of the technical progress, critical paths, and emerging challenges within each contributing LOE and business line
Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of the intricate technical details and engineering challenges faced by each LOE/business line
Proactively identify and bridge communication gaps, foster collaboration, and ensure seamless, accurate information flow between diverse across Space Systems, Hypersonics, Advanced Sensing, Propulsion, Hardware, and Software engineering teams
Maintain a constant, accurate pulse on the technical health and integration status of the program across all LOEs/business lines
Proactively identify and flag potential technical risks, integration challenges, and emerging issues for senior technical leadership review and action
Organize and facilitate critical technical review meetings, integration sessions, and deep-dive discussions that bring together leads from different LOEs to ensure technical compatibility, shared understanding, and coherent progress
Qualification
Required
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts, risks, and status into clear, actionable insights for both deeply technical and executive audiences
Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
Experience serving DoD/IC customers and comfortable interfacing with key government stakeholders on a frequent basis
Adaptive and introspective; 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 or missile defense systems is a plus
Ability to travel up multiples times per quarter based on program needs
Preferred
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Exposure to advanced defense domains ranging from: satellites/spacecraft, missile defense, hypersonics, sensing hardware (terrestrial or space-based), propulsion systems, rocket motors, or advanced autonomy/AI applied to defense systems
Experience operating in a staff-level technical advisor or liaison capacity to senior engineering leadership
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.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
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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