Head of Programs, Space Special Programs

Anduril; Chantilly, Reston (VA, VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Head of Programs for Space Special Programs. You will lead day-to-day execution of space initiatives, manage budget and schedule, and align with the GM to meet technical objectives under contract.

The role requires 18+ years in multifunctional teams, plus 7+ years leading spacecraft teams, US citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Expect close collaboration across engineering, product, logistics, and mission success to deliver

Qualifications

• Extensive experience executing engineering or program management for space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites.
• Experience managing multiple programs and other program managers in fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of space systems engineering and verification/validation.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead technical programs from start to finish with customers and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to plan sprint and milestones.
• Grow the business through customer success and meeting commercial targets.

Skills

Space systems

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA desirable

Job description

Head of Programs, Space Special Programs

Chantilly, Virginia, United States; Reston, Virginia, United States

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

In the Space Special Programs team, we build spacecraft and space systems which serve a wide variety of functions in the space architecture. At a time when space superiority can no longer be taken for granted and with space systems proliferating at an incredible rate, the Space Special Programs team provides advanced, mission critical capabilities to our customer base to be able to more effectively operate and survive within this expanding environment with limited personnel. Working across product, engineering, sales, logistics, operations, and mission success, the Space Special Programs team develops, tests, deploys, and operates new, unique, space capabilities to drive mission success in challenging operational environments.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are hiring a Head of Programsfor our SpaceSpecial Programsbusiness line. TheHead of Programs is the leadTechnical Program Managerand primary programmatic strategic interface with the GM. As the lead Technical ProgramManagerthe Head of Programswill lead day-to-day execution ofoverallprogram initiatives and tasks - workingwiththeother TPMs,the Head of Operations,and the rest of theBusiness Operationsteamto manage the budget and schedule, as well as with the customer, and theGM to satisfy the technicalobjectives while meeting all of the contractual requirements.Additionally,The Head of Programs will work with the GM todevelop andmanage the technical roadmap, new product direction, and help create mission solutions for the customer base, with an eye towards growth.

This role is directly tied to a series of on-going orbital programs and active pursuits across Anduril's SpaceSpecial ProgramsBusiness Line. These programs require executing on multiple space system development and delivery contracts along with capture efforts across multiple dynamic space operations missions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ownership: TPMs are owners;we'relooking for those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance. Lead the project from start to finish with the customer and the engineering team. Develop the technical path for success,identifyengineering needs, andvalidatethe projected product outcome with the customer. TPMs are empowered to quickly assumehigh levelsof responsibility and entrust them to actively own their account and shape its success.
• Embed/Engage: Work side-by-side with our customers to understand their specific mission challenges and represent the customer as you work with Anduril engineers to shape products that solve critical national security challenges. Anduril engineers rely on TPMs to understand the lay of the land and bring a perspective that informs the product development process.
• Build/Orchestrate: Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot development as needed to meet client needs. Successfully developing our complex hardware and software products requires collaborating withnearly everyinternal Anduril team - engineering, product,logistics, finance, legal, contracting, technical operations, and many more.You'llbe responsible forensuring each party is engaged andinformed, andwill therefore become well-versed in what it takes to really bring the best of Anduril to our customers.
• Plan: Develop,coordinateand communicate the path to success with both internal and external partners. Work with clients and engineers to build sprint plans, execution plans, milestones.
• Grow our business through customer success: In addition to the operational and executive relationships you own, you willbe responsible formeeting commercial targets that drive top line growth. This requiresestablishingcommitted and trust-based partnerships with our customers to not only help them solve their immediate problems, but also to foresee future opportunities where Anduril's technology can make them more effective. Understanding Anduril's value proposition and articulating how we can have an impact on a customer's problem set, from the executive level to the end user, is critical to positioning Anduril for the future.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management responsibilities for Space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs and other program managers in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Strong understanding of space systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation
• Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
• Proven experienceparticipatingin creation of new mission level designs and concepts
• B.S. (minimum) inEconomics, Math,orElectrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; with an MBA highlydesirable
• 18+ years experienceworking with multifunctional teams
• 7+ years experiencemanaging spacecraft or space subsystem teams(preferably the most recent years)
• Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
• Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach,leadand follow.
• Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment.
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
• Prior engineering work on space systems is a plus
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects
• Collaborative problem solving to achieve work goals
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
• Ability to organize, prioritize and simplify complex problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Lead team to develop solutions to complex, time sensitive problems
• Maintain customer relationship withtimely, accurate, and meaningful communications
• Creation of project proposals, program plans, reports, and process documentation

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $292,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.