- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- ChantillyVirginiaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
- Salary
- $220,000–$292,000 a year
Full-time
Head of Programs, Space Special Programs
Job description
In the Space Special Programs team, we build spacecraft and space systems which serve a wide variety of functions in the space architecture. At a time when space superiority can no longer be taken for granted and with space systems proliferating at an incredible rate, the Space Special Programs team provides advanced, mission critical capabilities to our customer base to be able to more effectively operate and survive within this expanding environment with limited personnel.
We are hiring a Head of Programs for our Space Special Programs business line. The Head of Programs is the lead Technical Program Manager and primary programmatic strategic interface with the GM.
Job responsibilities
- Ownership: TPMs are owners; we're looking for those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance.
- Embed/Engage: Work side-by-side with our customers to understand their specific mission challenges and represent the customer as you work with Anduril engineers to shape products that solve critical national security…
- Build/Orchestrate: Work with Anduril engineers to build the solution and/or pivot development as needed to meet client needs.
- Plan: Develop, coordinate and communicate the path to success with both internal and external partners. Work with clients and engineers to build sprint plans, execution plans, milestones.
- Grow our business through customer success: In addition to the operational and executive relationships you own, you will be responsible for meeting commercial targets that drive top line growth.
Job requirements
- Demonstrated experience executing engineering or program management responsibilities for Space hardware, payloads, subsystems, or satellites
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs and other program managers in a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Strong understanding of space systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation
- Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
- Proven experience participating in creation of new mission level designs and concepts
- B.S. (minimum) in Economics, Math, or Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; with an MBA highly desirable
- 18+ years experience working with multifunctional teams
- 7+ years experience managing spacecraft or space subsystem teams (preferably the most recent years)