Program Director, Intelligence Systems, Secure Comms
Quick Summary
Chief Engineer leading design, development, and technical integration of critical network capabilities for defense systems at Anduril Industries.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
- In partnership with the Engineering Leadership Team, own the development and deployment of Anduril’s secure communications technologies to meet the operational needs of the Department of War and Intelligence Community
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with Anduril’s customers across all domains, ensuring we have tight feedback loops that enable us to shape solutions, rapidly iterate, and ultimately field solutions faster
- Autonomously 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
- Monitor 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
- Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and customer communication to enable Anduril to move rapidly
- Be high ownership on all pieces of work and become a trusted partner and advisor to Anduril’s engineers
- Foster a creative, high-performance culture within the team, and proactively assess team skills versus needs, identifying personnel development or recruitment opportunities to strengthen the team’s capabilities
- Collaborate with finance and business development teams to develop novel pricing strategies for proposals that set Anduril up for long term financial and operational success
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for R&D investments that underpin the success of our programs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (technical background preferred)
- Minimum of 8 years experience managing the development of complex technical systems throughout the product lifecycle
- Experience supporting and/or leading engineering programs in the secure networking and communications domain
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical and the 30,000 ft level
- Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
- No Financial RequestsAnduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
- What to Do If You Suspect Fraud Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is seeking a Program Director to lead the execution of a new product line of critical network capabilities. This role is not just about leading; it's about re-envisioning the technical future of secure, resilient, and high-bandwidth communication for all of Anduril and the DoW’s autonomous platforms and integrated defense solutions. A successful candidate will not only have a strong technical background, but must also possess a vision for leadership that embraces Anduril’s mission to disrupt the defense technology ecosystem across technical and programmatic domains.
Success in this position hinges on three key facets:
- Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concepts. Identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.
- Execution 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.
- Collaborative partnership - managing customer relationships and shaping the future of the program with the government.
Data Privacy
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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops AI-powered military systems and autonomous technology for U.S. and allied military capabilities.
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