Technical Program Manager, PES

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Technical Program Manager to lead a pivotal new program within our Precision Engagement Systems (PES) business line. This is a unique opportunity to drive the end-to-end development of one of our most critical, cutting-edge drone platforms, integrating advanced autonomy and AI capabilities from initial concept through to successful mass production. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are passionate about shaping the future of intelligent hardware, we invite you to join our innovative team.

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy, and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. The Precision Engagement Systems (PES) team focuses on aerial small drones (Group 1-2) and related equipment, taking products like Anvil and Bolt from paper sketches to operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end development of cutting-edge hardware products, supporting programs from initial concept through various development phases to mass production, under the guidance of senior program managers.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Test) by facilitating communication and coordination, fostering a collaborative development environment.
• Help organize and track system requirements, ensuring clarity and traceability across engineering disciplines.
• Support engagement with external stakeholders, including suppliers and strategic customers, assisting in fostering relationships and alignment.
• Contribute to collaborations with supply chain functions (sourcing engineers, demand planning, supply chain management) to optimize material flow and support timely delivery.
• Contribute to program execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, learning to adapt to agile and iterative methodologies.
• Utilize industry-standard program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet to track progress, manage issues, and facilitate communication, and learn best practices.
• Assist in identifying potential technical and program risks, and learn to contribute to developing contingency plans to support project timelines.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical project or program coordination role, preferably involving hardware or software development.
• A foundational understanding or keen interest in hardware development processes, including hardware/software interaction and embedded systems.
• Interest in or exposure to products integrating autonomy and AI capabilities (e.g., drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles) is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embracing agile and iterative development concepts.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn how to help define and track system requirements.
• Comfortable interacting with external partners and suppliers, with an eagerness to develop relationship management skills.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts, including sourcing or material readiness.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and program updates to various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or a related technical field is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers as part of the total compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, recovery, and wellness support.

Pay

US Salary Range: $129,000—$171,000 USD. The salary range is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.