Technical Program Manager - Lattice Simulation

Anduril; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage project roadmaps, and ensure alignment across various stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on advanced technologies that enhance military capabilities and operational readiness. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming defense technology through simulation and AI, and make a real impact in the field. If you are passionate about driving technological advancements in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Generous PTO and Holiday Calendar

Paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Relocation Assistance

Company-funded Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a fast-paced software development environment.
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and drive program execution.

Responsibilities

• Define and align development teams’ roadmaps and manage technical dependencies.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders to drive program execution.
• Track and communicate program progress and manage issues.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Software Development Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Professional Certifications (CISSP, PMP, etc.)

Tools

Project Management Software

Simulation Technologies

Job description

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.

WHY WE’RE HERE:

The Lattice Simulation group is dedicated to building comprehensive, high-fidelity simulation environments that enable rapid prototyping, testing, and evaluation of Anduril's autonomous systems. We develop sophisticated Mission Simulation products that support a Model Based Development (MBD) approach across the company. Our Mission Simulation allows for concept evaluation, stimulation of real systems like Mission Autonomy, and wargaming with warfighters. By leveraging these simulation capabilities, we aim to create a powerful, scalable ecosystem that supports virtual testing, operator training, and innovative concept development across all war-fighting domains. Our simulations interface seamlessly with Lattice, enabling users to task, override, and provide consent for groups of autonomous assets in both real and simulated environments. We also build software that beautifully visualizes both real and simulated data, whether historical or live, allowing users to create "what-if" scenarios to evaluate mission concepts. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a cohesive simulation infrastructure that drives technological advancement, reduces development costs, and enhances operational readiness for Anduril and its customers. The Lattice Simulation group plays a crucial role in Anduril's mission to bring advanced autonomous and AI capabilities to defense systems through virtual environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Help define and align development teams’ roadmaps, ensuring clear understanding across teams and alignment with programs and staffing. Ensure the roadmap is clear, technical dependencies are understood and tracked, and staffing and resourcing are balanced to execute on teams’ roadmaps.
• Autonomously execute with a high degree of ownership on broad requirements, managing stakeholders across the Software Platform organization, Business Lines and other company partners simultaneously and delivering successful outcomes.
• Partner with engineering leaders to drive program execution, team velocity, and cross-functional collaboration, acting as an effective proxy when needed. Become a trusted partner to Anduril’s engineers.
• Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the teams.
• Collaborate with product leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities that achieve company milestones, while supporting leads with staffing plans and prioritization.
• Track and communicate program progress, defining efficient processes for broader status updates and proactively managing issues and obstacles. Clearly communicate across all stakeholders, ensuring the dependencies and blockers made clear, and tracked and acted on consistently.
• Understand technical implementation at the architectural level, propose alternatives when necessary. Corral key performance indicators from across the business to help shape future organizational investments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five years experience as a TPM in a high-paced, software development environment.
• Robust technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges, trade-offs and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
• Strong experience and familiarity in project management for software development; practical familiarity with a variety of methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of simulation technologies, autonomous systems, and their applications in defense/military contexts
• Experience with or knowledge of AR/VR technologies and their applications
• Familiarity with defense and aerospace systems
• Experience in building programs for software deliverables from ground up
• Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
• Experience is rolling out wide-ranging organizational process changes
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-PEN, Prosci, SAFe or PMP
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an engineering discipline

US Salary Range

$124,000—$186,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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