Technical Program Manager - Radar

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity grants

Comprehensive health benefits

Recovery support for full-time employees

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is looking for a Technical Program Manager in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role focuses on overseeing the execution and delivery of ground-based radar products, ensuring technical and business requirements are met. Candidates should have a strong technical background in electronics and project management experience, particularly in radar and RF sensing.

The position offers a salary range of $111,000 – $147,000 USD, competitive equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience, preferably in radar or RF sensing.
• Demonstrable understanding of radar signal processing, antennas, and phased arrays.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans for ground-based radar.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation for projects, including specifications and user manuals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Radar signal processing

Problem-solving

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state‑of‑the‑art radar systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is responsible for all aspects of radar system development, from ideation through initial production, and is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to facilitate execution of its radar development programs.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Technical Program Manager oversees the execution and delivery of ground‑based radar products, ensuring they meet all technical, functional, and business requirements. The role requires a strong technical background in electronics and software, particularly within the radar and RF sensing domain, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub‑teams and many stakeholders. The TPM is the linchpin in ensuring ground‑based radars are developed in line with mission requirements and released on schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project Leadership and Strategy:
  • Develop and maintain a detailed project execution plan for ground‑based radar projects – including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Establish clear objectives and deliverables for radar programs that align with stakeholder needs.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Maintain a deep understanding of radar hardware and software interface requirements to ensure seamless integration with customer systems.
  • Stay updated on the latest techniques and work with subject matter experts to incorporate relevant innovations into the project plan.
• Documentation and Process Improvement:
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Release Management:
  • Oversee the planning of hardware and software releases, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
  • Work with engineering teams to ensure all releases meet defined quality standards before deployment.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all project‑related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders.
  • Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
• Resource Allocation:
  • Assess and plan for necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is successfully executed.
  • Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to avoid bottlenecks or resource constraints.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies with subject matter experts to minimize impact on the project timeline and deliverables.
• Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
  • Work with other divisions and departments to ensure radars support program priorities and meet all integration requirements.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Battlespace Awareness business line and other stakeholders to promote a unified approach to program execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive project management experience, preferably in radar, RF sensing, EW or related field.
• Demonstrable understanding of radar signal processing, antennas, RF, and phased arrays.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high‑pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this role is $111,000 – $147,000 USD. Additional benefits include competitive equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, recovery, and related support for full‑time employees.

EEO & CLEARANCE

Clearance eligibility: This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. 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.