Technical Program Manager, Maritime - Costa Mesa, CA

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, Anduri ...

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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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking our next Technical Program Manager to join our energetic and innovative team that is passionate about expanding autonomous maritime vessel capabilities within a cutting edge environment.

As a Surface Maritime TPM, you must be a technical leader with the expertise to evaluate, qualify, develop, and advocate for an increasing number of sophisticated parallel pursuits. This position will have exposure to a wide variety of program planning, organization, and compliance activities. You will have the opportunity to strengthen and develop your business knowledge and expertise by being a part of a fast-growing company that delivers technology solutions to government and industry customers. Preferred candidates will have a strong background in contract or subcontract administration; project management; a willingness to learn; be a team player and be able to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced technology business.

You will be required to learn technical concepts and employ them quickly. You will be expected to use your technical knowledge in conjunction with your program management skills to lead cross-functional efforts and deliver the best outcome for Anduril and our internal and external stakeholders. This position is available in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, DC in the short term, with relocation to Costa Mesa, CA required by EOY 2026.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensure successful execution of programs in accordance with desired requirements, on schedule, and on budget.
• Contract Management: Provide contract management support including statements of work, change orders, financial management, terms and conditions, data rights assertions, etc. Manage deliverables, including routine status updates and final delivery to the customer.
• Autonomous Execution: Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from external clients. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work. Become a trusted partner to Anduril's engineers.
• Technical Ownership: Drive technical outcomes through meticulous understanding of system performance, managing incident response and after-action, using metrics to derive insights into areas for improvement, quantifying the improvements made through investment in those areas, and maintaining a clear understanding of the state of the system that can be communicated to the customer.
• Project Planning: Develop project scope and manage changes through the life of the project. Identify, track, and manage project risks. Generate and maintain project schedules.
• Customer Engagement: Interface with DoD/USN customers and other contractors, and be able to represent the technical aspects of the Surface Maritime portfolio. Serve as the "voice of the customer" for follow-on business capture efforts and activities.
• Regular travel (both domestic and international) to support customer or project meetings, system integration, and system testing approximately 25%-75% of the time depending on the phase of the project. The primary work location for this role is in the Costa Mesa, CA; however, through the first three quarters of 2026, location in an East Coast Anduril office may be acceptable with relocation to HQ expected before the end of 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Systems Engineering, OR a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field and a passion for hardware development and relationship building
• 7+ years of experience, specifically in technical program management and/or systems engineering, or related project management in a relevant industry.
• Understanding of government contract structure and reporting.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a high detail orientation and commitment to quality.
• Ability to operate well in a highly regulated business environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interfacing with DoD/USN customers.
• Experience in project management, including proficiency with Microsoft Project and Adobe Pro.
• Experience in federal government contracts, data requirements, and delivery forms.
• Knowledge of federal procurement processes and practices, including FAR and DFARS.

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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with 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.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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