Senior Technical Program Manger, Integration & Test - Active Clearance

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 166,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection

Generous time off

Family Planning & Parenting Support

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead integration and testing efforts. This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, a minimum of 4 years of experience, and the ability to manage complex projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with military testing requirements. A competitive salary is offered, along with excellent benefits, including professional development and mental health resources. Candidates must hold a US DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Minimum of 4+ years of experience on complex technical projects as a program manager or engineer.
Demonstrated proficiency in leading complex projects from conception to completion.
Must currently maintain US DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Drive successful outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.
Ensure we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions.
Plan and execute test events, ensuring alignment with program schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manger, Integration & Test - Active Clearance

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

Within Anduril, the Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of the fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead integration & test efforts for the Barracuda Family of Systems. Working along side the Chief Engineer, you will develop and execute test plans, coordinate and gather approvals required for government ranges, and oversee integration onto operational aircraft.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Be high ownership on all pieces of work and proactively drive successful outcomes while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet program objectives
Serve as a key customer interface ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, close actions, and ultimately accelerate schedule
Work with the Chief Engineer and Test & Evaluation to plan and execute test events, ensuring they align with program schedules and budgets
Coordinate with Anduril’s internal airworthiness and system safety teams to gain approval from the appropriate government organizations (e.g., Seek Eagle, Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board) to test at government ranges
Partner with deployment & logistics operations teams to develop and implement the operations & sustainment strategy for a new class of weapons systems
Develop the operational aircraft integration roadmap aligned to customer priorities, availability of system integration labs, and security approvals
Manage and support the development of contractual deliverables (test reports, future plans, quick looks, etc.) related to test & evaluation, platform integration, and logistics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of 4+ years of experience on complex technical projects as a program manager or engineer
Demonstrated proficiency in leading complex projects from conception to completion
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives concurrently
Outstanding communication abilities, adept at conveying intricate plans and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels
Must currently maintain US DoD Secret clearance or higher

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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