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.
WHY WE’RE HERE:
The Lattice Simulation group is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to help oversee the development and implementation of our compute and test infrastructure initiatives. This role will support robust simulation environments and user-facing testing platforms that enable Anduril's autonomous systems. The TPM will partner with the team's Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to coordinate the design, development, and deployment of our simulation infrastructure, addressing technical challenges from compute technologies to high-performance networking and scalable cloud solutions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and program management, with experience in defense or aerospace industries. This role is crucial in advancing Anduril's mission to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through virtual environments.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Support the development of a comprehensive compute platform for simulation testing and software-in-the-loop workflows, used by both internal users (Anduril engineers) and external users (Anduril end-users)
- Coordinate the integration of our simulation infrastructure with Lattice, enabling seamless interaction between real and simulated environments
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between simulation capabilities and product development needs
- Implement best practices for release management and high-side deployment
- Own coordination of infrastructure deployment across various environments and customer sites
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to aggregate user feedback and onboard new business line
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of five years experience as a TPM in a high-paced, software development environment.
- Robust technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges, trade-offs and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
- Strong experience and familiarity in project management for software development; practical familiarity with a variety of methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of simulation technologies, autonomous systems, and their applications in defense/military contexts
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships for a user-facing product
- Familiarity with defense and aerospace systems
- Experience in building programs for software outcomes from ground up
- Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-PEN, Prosci, SAFe or PMP
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an engineering discipline
US Salary Range
$124,000—$186,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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