Chief Engineer, International Defense Programs

Anduril Industries; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and leave policies

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead autonomous systems projects in Irvine, CA. You will be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders and driving technical outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in autonomous systems and strong communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive medical plans, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years in a technical role in autonomous systems or software.
• Proven experience in client-facing program management.
• Strong familiarity with robotics or sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to align objectives.
• Drive technical outcomes and product development.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client-facing communication

Robotics knowledge

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

A defense technology company is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead autonomous systems projects in Irvine, CA. You will be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders and driving technical outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in autonomous systems and strong communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive medical plans, and professional development support.