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# Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Anduril Industries
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/technical-program-manager-omen-mission-systems-anduril-industries-company-10304248

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Engineering or first hand experience operating advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
 * 7+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager or product development role for payloads or a robotics system.
 * Proven experience in program management, preferably in a technical or military setting.
 * Familiarity with UAS products and experience working with end users in the field.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Highly organized: able to manage concurrent programs and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
 * Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction.
 * Strong experience in project management and project management technologies (e.g. JIRA); practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
 * An active U.S. Secret security clearance., * Knowledge of hardware + software development practices and best practices for autonomous robotics systems.
 * Significant customer-facing experience leading technically challenging programs, including strong interpersonal skills.
 * Experience with Defense Acquisition Processes, including System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary / Critical Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, etc.

## Description

You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years., We are looking for a Technical Program Manager specializing in Mission Systems to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the operational aspects of our Mission Systems development programs maturing mission-specific configurations of Omen. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong program management skills, AAV experience, and the ability to work closely with both customers and vendors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 * Lead execution of Mission Systems development on Omen through the complete life cycle: customer studies, requirements definition, design, fabrication, test, and production.
 * Manage capture programs by helping identify technology differentiators, assessing viability, developing a winning strategy, and supporting proposals.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, chief engineers, program managers, international trade compliance, and finance.
 * Ensure adherence to compliance and milestone requirements.
 * Travel to customer sites, vendors, test events, and demonstration events.
 * Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work; build trust and forge long standing relationships with Anduril teammates, vendors, and customers through effective communication, positive attitude, and meticulous follow-through., To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
 * No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
 * Please always verify communications:
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 * Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
 * What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.