Autonomy Tech Program Manager — Robotics & AI

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Technical Program Manager for Mission Autonomy to oversee new tech development within IRAD and customer programs. You will coordinate with software and hardware teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program execution across diverse initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and the ability to travel up to 70% as programs span internal and external partners. A robotics or CS background and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Technical career background
• Willingness to travel up to 70%
• Deep familiarity with subsystems and robotics systems
• Ability to understand tradeoffs and reduce risk
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Proven collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and leadership
• Outstanding communication abilities with stakeholders at all levels
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Responsibilities

• Drive scoping and execution of initiatives within the Mission Autonomy line.
• Collaborate with software engineers, program managers, chief engineers, and finance to meet objectives.
• Support engineering roadmaps to align with long-term program needs.
• Lead early-phase programs won through capture and manage external customer relationships.

Skills

Robotics systems

Technical background

Travel up to 70%

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Technical Program Manager for Mission Autonomy to oversee new tech development within IRAD and customer programs. You will coordinate with software and hardware teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program execution across diverse initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and the ability to travel up to 70% as programs span internal and external partners. A robotics or CS background and U.S.