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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 a year
Full-time

Director of Technical Program Management, Space Radar

Job description

We're seeking a Director of Technical Program Management to lead a flagship space-based radar program. You will own end-to-end execution of this massive initiative spanning radar payload development, spacecraft integration, ground systems, and mission operations. This role demands deep technical fluency in radar systems and algorithms combined with the ability to drive large-scale program execution, manage executive-level customer relationships, and coordinate across hardware, software, and operations teams. You'll be the central figure ensuring this critical program delivers on time, on budget, and exceeds mission requirements.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a…

Job responsibilities

  • Own program execution including schedule, budget, risk management, and delivery across all phases from development through launch and on-orbit operations
  • Serve as primary technical and programmatic interface with government customer, leading executive-level reviews, milestone demonstrations, and strategic planning
  • Drive technical decision-making across radar architecture, algorithm development, antenna development, spacecraft integration, and ground systems ensuring sound engineering trades and system performance
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution across radar engineering, antenna, software, spacecraft, mission operations, production, and test teams
  • Build and lead a high-performing program management team and establish scalable processes for execution at program scale
  • Translate customer mission needs into engineering requirements and program plans, working closely with the Head of Radar Engineering and technical leads
  • Lead systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface control, V&V, and technical risk mitigation

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering)
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts, risks, and status into clear, actionable insights for both deeply technical and executive audiences
  • Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
  • Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience serving DoD/IC customers and comfortable interfacing with key government stakeholders on a frequent basis
  • Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
  • Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment
  • Comfortable with working in limited resource environments
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