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.
Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense.
As our team continues to grow quickly, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about subsea robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life. We are seeking a Director of Programs to oversee Anduril’s LDUUV (Dive-LD) family of products.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Oversee all programs and development activities within Anduril’s LDUUV product portfolio, supporting both defense and commercial applications across US and international markets.
- Manage the execution of customer-funded efforts related to employment and advancement of Anduril’s Dive-LD product family and ensure alignment with company and division growth objectives.
- Lead a team of project and program managers focused on individual account management and execution to successfully deliver capabilities to customers.
- Manage the core LDUUV product development team to ensure product alignment with customer priorities, supporting both defense and commercial market needs.
- Develop, run and maintain Cost - Schedule - Performance of all funded programs and projects, including for a current large acquisition program in concert with a navy program office and across navy stakeholders on the program
- Support detailed scoping and planning efforts for proposals and new start programs, including capturing strategic initiatives, generating milestones for delivery and technical readiness, formalizing deliverables and customer handover packages, and budgeting for labor and material expenditures planned throughout development and demonstration program phases.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with critical service and program office stakeholders to ensure successful milestone completions and drive the program from prototyping into production phases
- Develop and implement acquisition schedules along middle tier acquisition (MTA) pathways and mature the capabilities into ACAT/MDAP
- Collaborate closely with growth and engineering leads to develop and execute coordinated approaches to new business opportunities in which defense customers require products from across Anduril. Support the definition of high-level system designs and architecture for future vehicle and payload programs
- Lead formal testing efforts by identifying strategic initiatives, estimating resources needed, and supporting mobilization logistics. Coordinate test execution with 3rd party vendors and partners.
- Assess and lead hiring of new staff as required to support customer-funded programs and company growth
- Lead the alignment of the PM function with cross-functional teams inside of Anduril:
- Advocate for and coordinate the appropriate resourcing of portfolio programs, work with engineering leadership to maintain and update headcount forecasts based on current and anticipated new start programs
- In coordination with company and division financial leads, support forecasting, tracking and delivery of revenue tied to customer-funded programs and projects
- Foster a culture of ownership, trust, open communications, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Travel to support customer meetings and testing approximately 30% of the time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will be a proven strategic program leader who has demonstrated experience in leading ACAT I or ACAT II programs, both hardware and software, with an emphasis on the US Navy as customer
- Demonstrated knowledge in defense acquisitions, with a history of zero-to-one defense program growth a plus
- Experience in the technical, programmatic, and operational challenges of developing and deploying autonomous weapon systems
- Experience with government business development, government contract structures, government proposal processes
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects. Anduril Maritime’s capabilities are in great demand and the PM Lead must be able to successfully coordinate a portfolio of multiple programs and product development activities
- Demonstrated high-energy, high-ownership leader who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment, and be able to build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market
- Excellent writing, communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers
- Must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. TS/SCI Security clearance
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant Program Management, Acquisitions or Resource Sponsor experience in the government and/or private sector
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field and a passion for robotics and/or system development
- Intimate understanding of government contracting, fielding, and requirements generation for the purposes of transitioning prototype capabilities to production - DAWIA certifications - past experience with FAR / OTA / MTA desired
US Salary Range
$190,000—$285,000 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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- 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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What We Do
Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.
Why Work With Us
Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.
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