Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfighter Systems
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<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Are you ready to lead product development and critical test campaigns for some of the most advanced warfighter systems on the planet? Anduril’s Connected Warfare team is seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Program Manager to lead test campaigns across Eagle Eye, the Army’s Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system, Menace of Family of Systems, and related cutting-edge products.</p> <h2>Overview</h2> <p>As a key leader on our team, you'll manage cross-functional test initiatives—spanning both software and hardware—in dynamic lab and field environments. Your role is critical to ensuring our systems perform flawlessly in the modern battlespace. You’ll work closely with engineering, program management, test and evaluation, and military partners, and to validate the performance of systems that are redefining defense capabilities.</p> <h2>What You’ll Do</h2> <p><strong>Lead Test Campaigns:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage test planning, execution, and reporting for Eagle Eye, Next Generation Command Control, and other Connected Warfare products. Provide technical leadership to a team of test engineers through system integration, developmental, operational, and customer acceptance tests.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Develop & Execute Verification Strategies:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define robust verification protocols using requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant methodologies, incorporating customer standards and metrics.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Coordinate Cross-Functional Activities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, SEIT, test ranges, and external agencies. Oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), manage test incidents, and track deficiencies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Drive Data-Driven Test Evaluations:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supervise data analysis of system performance and mission outcomes in both lab and field settings. Establish and monitor measurable test coverage metrics ensuring traceability from requirements to validation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring disciplined execution in both controlled and austere environments.</li> </ul> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Advanced degree preferred).</li> <li>8+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.</li> <li>Proven leadership in test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and management of complex multi-site test campaigns.</li> <li>Hands-on experience executing both developmental and operational test events in lab and field settings.</li> <li>Strong expertise in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting with traceability management.</li> <li>Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in a DoD operational environment.</li> <li>Familiarity with industry and DoD test processes including MIL-STD protocols.</li> <li>Proficient in test metrics definition and reporting.</li> <li>Understands customer/military use cases from first hand experience and can guide engineer team members to design and test around those related uses cases.</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 50% for test execution.</li> <li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.</li> </ul> <h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Master’s degree in a related field.</li> <li>Experience on DoD ACAT I/II programs or equivalent.</li> <li>Knowledge of EMI/EMC, environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), and power/avionics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1553/1760, etc.).</li> <li>Familiarity with test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and test instrumentation.</li> <li>Experience in CI/CD pipelines, software integration, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.</li> <li>Prior experience in remote, austere, or tactical operational settings.</li> <li>Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$165,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$205,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Healthcare Benefits </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">US Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="none">UK & AUS Roles:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">IE Roles:</span></strong> <span data-contrast="none">We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Additional Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Income Protection</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Generous time off</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Highly competitive PTO plans with </span><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551
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