Technical Program Manager, Mission Systems – Autonomous AAV

Hardware FYI; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the Omen mission systems to oversee configuration maturation and cross‑functional coordination. The role requires strong ownership, high attention to detail, and close work with customers and vendors to deliver on schedule.

You will work in Costa Mesa, CA on a lean, high‑ownership culture, driving early-stage design through testing and production while navigating security requirements and defense customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or in a product development role for payloads or robotics systems.
• Proven program management experience in technical or military settings.
• Familiarity with UAS products and field end users.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage concurrent programs in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to operate with minimal structure and direction.
• Strong experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) and methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mission Systems development on Omen through full lifecycle from studies to production.
• Support capture programs by identifying differentiators, viability, strategy, and proposals.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, chief engineers, PMs, trade compliance, and finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with milestones and requirements.
• Travel to customer sites, vendors, and events.
• Demonstrate ownership and build trust with teammates, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the Omen mission systems to oversee configuration maturation and cross‑functional coordination. The role requires strong ownership, high attention to detail, and close work with customers and vendors to deliver on schedule.

You will work in Costa Mesa, CA on a lean, high‑ownership culture, driving early-stage design through testing and production while navigating security requirements and defense customer expectations.