Senior Technical Program Manager - Connected Warfare

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Seattle, WA
In-Office
166K-208K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead test campaigns for advanced military systems, manage cross-functional initiatives, and ensure system performance through verification and stakeholder engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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.

Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

Lead Test Campaigns:

  • 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.

Develop & Execute Verification Strategies:

  • Define robust verification protocols using requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant methodologies, incorporating customer standards and metrics.

Coordinate Cross-Functional Activities:

  • Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, SEIT, test ranges, and external agencies. Oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), manage test incidents, and track deficiencies.

Drive Data-Driven Test Evaluations:

  • 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.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring disciplined execution in both controlled and austere environments.
Required Qualifications
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
  • Proven leadership in test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and management of complex multi-site test campaigns.
  • Hands-on experience executing both developmental and operational test events in lab and field settings.
  • Strong expertise in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting with traceability management.
  • Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in a DoD operational environment.
  • Familiarity with industry and DoD test processes including MIL-STD protocols.
  • Proficient in test metrics definition and reporting.
  • Understands customer/military use cases from first hand experience and can guide engineer team members to design and test around those related uses cases.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% for test execution.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Experience on DoD ACAT I/II programs or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC, environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), and power/avionics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1553/1760, etc.).
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and test instrumentation.
  • Experience in CI/CD pipelines, software integration, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
  • Prior experience in remote, austere, or tactical operational settings.
  • Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance.
US Salary Range
$166,000$208,000 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: 

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. 

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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Top Skills

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Ci/Cd Pipelines
Computer Vision
Data Analysis Tools
Hardware-In-The-Loop Test Environments
Mil-Std Protocols
Networked C2 Systems
Networking Technology
Rf Communications
Sensor Fusion
Tactical Datalinks
Test Automation Frameworks

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HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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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