Technical Program Manager, Thunder

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 Here you will work on core product development for rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to avionics, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Thunder to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We develop perception, autonomy, and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. WHAT YOU’LL DO Organize and manage technical program governance artifacts. Including program Jira construct, integrated master schedule, program master plan (PMP), system requirements and ICD’s. Lead an integrated, cross-functional program team of hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver capability that exceeds customer expectations Spearhead cross-functional workflows, partnering directly with air vehicle external development partners to drive engineering alignment. Own the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives, from defining requirements with leads and creating project plans to final deployment and integration on helicopter platforms Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive program execution, unblock technical challenges, and accelerate cross-team projects Deeply understand mission requirements and master technical concepts to identify key dependencies, trade-offs, and risks related to airborne sensor integration and data fusion Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issues to resolution before they become blockers Foster a culture of extreme ownership and a bias toward action within the program team REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. 5+ years of relevant industry experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical program management. Demonstrated experience executing program management or engineering responsibilities for sophisticated hardware and software systems Strong understanding of systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation, particularly for aerospace or defense applications Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g., DoD) . Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to the successful completion Strong technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycles, challenges, and risks. Practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and an ability to apply them where best suited Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into non-techni…