Program Director, Air Dominance Strike

divh2Program Director / h2pAnduril 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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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. / ph3About The Team / h3pThe Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Andurils fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Program Director to lead one of Andurils largest development programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle from early RD to contract capture and close. As a Program Director you will lead the development and integration of Anduril products and technologies alongside the Chief Engineer and will be directly responsible for all elements of cost and schedule to ensure successful delivery of the program. / ph3About The Job / h3pSuccess in this position hinges on three key facets : / pulliSystems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concept. Identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team. / liliExecution focused - digging into the details, charting the path and owning the outcome. You will be expected to utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with your program management, and leadership skills to deliver the best outcome for Anduril and the customer. / liliCollaborative partnership - managing customer relationships and shaping the future of the program with the government. / li / ulh3What Youll Do / h3pIn partnership with the Chief Engineer, own the development and deployment of Andurils Air Dominance Strike technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of Defense / ppDevelop strong, trusting relationships with Andurils DOD customers, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster / ppAutonomously execute on broad and / or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously / ppMonitor and manage program progress across cost, schedule, and resource allocation, making tradeoffs that enable us to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers on-time and on-budget / ppDevelop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly / ppBe high ownership on all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Andurils engineers / ppFoster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, and proactively assess team skills versus needs, identifying personnel development or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the teams capabilities / ppCollaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals that set Anduril up for long term financial and operational success / ppCollaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for Anduril Air Dominance Strike RD investments that underpin the success of our programs / ph3Required Qualifications / h3ulliEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance / liliBachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred) / liliMinimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle / liliProven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion / liliStrong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level / liliExperience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization / liliExceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences / li / ulpUS Salary Range $220,000 - $292,000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including : / ppHealthcare Benefits / pulliUS Roles : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. / liliUK AUS Roles : We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. / liliIE Roles : We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. / li / ulpAdditional Benefits / pulliIncome Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. / liliGenerous 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. / liliFamily 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. / liliMental 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. / liliProfessional Development : Annual reimbursement for professional development / liliCommuter Benefits : Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. / liliRelocation Assistance : Available depending on role eligibility. / li / ulpRetirement Savings Plan / pulliUS Roles : Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. / liliUK IE Roles : Pension plan with employer match. / liliAUS Roles : Superannuation plan. / li / ulpThe 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 Andurils candidate data privacy policy, please visit https : / / anduril.com / applicant-privacy-notice / . / p / div