Anduril Industries · 12 hours ago
Senior Program Manager, Precision Engagement Systems
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Program Manager will lead program initiatives and tasks, ensuring effective coordination between engineering and product management to meet both technical and operational requirements.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contract Management: Oversee contract execution, monitor compliance with terms, and manage renewals or amendments
Proposal Development: Lead the generation of proposals, including the Basis of Estimate (BOE), scope review, and cost analysis. Facilitate contract awards and initiate kick-off activities
Customer Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships, swiftly address any issues, and expand business opportunities with existing clients
Risk Assessment: Identify and track potential contractual risks, requiring mitigation plans from relevant departments
Performance Monitoring: Ensure service delivery and payment terms meet contractual expectations, track budget and cost performance, and manage invoicing and revenue
Event Coordination: Plan and execute demonstrations and events, ensuring alignment with company goals and successful outcomes
Project Management: Direct development and unique project efforts within the program, coordinating weekly meetings with the engineering team
Problem Resolution: Proactively address and resolve challenges to meet customer deliverables, escalating issues to leadership as necessary
Systems Engineering: Understand all program requirements in-depth, ensuring effective communication and coordination among technical teams
Accountability Enforcement: Maintain momentum and hold internal teams accountable for meeting deadlines and expectations
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in a technical field plus 5 years or more of professional experience
Ability to create and deliver presentations in technical and programmatic reports to key leadership and customers
Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in a dynamic and amorphous environment
Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
Capable of driving coordination, collaboration, and communication across cross-functional teams in order to achieve successful, time-critical outcomes
Comfortable working in limited resource environments
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Ability to travel 25 – 50% as needed
Preferred
Science or Engineering discipline strongly preferred
Current TS clearance strongly preferred
Significant customer-facing experience leading high profile and high stakes programs, including strong interpersonal skills
Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
Experience building and managing cross-functional teams focused around a common vision
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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