Job description

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 JOB The Technical Program Manager, Mathematical Software and Algorithms is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of the Battlespace Awareness software for critical programs - ensuring it meets all technical, functional, and business requirements. Battlespace Awareness software services comprise advanced algorithms for sense-making and decision-making at tactical timelines. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background in software development, particularly in the domain of optimization and estimation, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub-teams and many stakeholders. The Sr Technical Program Manager will be the linchpin in ensuring that the software is developed in line with the objectives defined and is released according to the planned schedule. WHAT YOU'LL DO Project Leadership and Strategy : Develop and maintain a detailed project and execution plan - including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring. Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with program needs. Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of underlying algorithms and software interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification to ensure that the relevant services integrate effectively with the larger C2 system. Stay updated on the latest techniques to work with subject matter experts in incorporating relevant innovations into the project plan. Documentation and Process Improvement : Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports. Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Release Management : Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently. Ensure that all software releases meet the defined quality standards before deployment. Stakeholder Communication : Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders. Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations. Resource Allocation : Assess and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is adequately supported. Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to avoid bottlenecks or resource constraints. Risk Management : Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies with the subject matter experts to minimize impact on the project timeline and deliverables. Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with other divisions and departments to ensure software supports the program priorities and meets all integration requirements. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Battlespace Awareness business line and other stakeholders to promote a unified approach to program execution. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development. Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines. Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance. PREFERRED QAULIFICATIONS: Familiarity and experience working with materiel leadership or mission partners within Army Air & Missile Defense, USMC Ground Based Air Defense, SOCOM, DHS CBP, or allied defense organizations and working knowledge of the counter-UAS and air surveillance competitive landscape. Experience working on or alongside a team developing mathematical software, such as optimization solvers, estimation engines, simulation frameworks, or applied probability models. We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment. US Salary Range $144,000 — $192,000 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: Benefits 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 . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams 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. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril 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 . 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. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit anduril.com . 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.

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Develop and maintain a detailed project and execution plan - including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring.
Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with program needs.
Stay updated on the latest techniques to work with subject matter experts in incorporating relevant innovations into the project plan.
Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
Ensure that all software releases meet the defined quality standards before deployment.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders.
Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
Assess and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is adequately supported.
Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to avoid bottlenecks or resource constraints.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies with the subject matter experts to minimize impact on the project timeline and deliverables.
Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.
Work with other divisions and departments to ensure software supports the program priorities and meets all integration requirements.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Battlespace Awareness business line and other stakeholders to promote a unified approach to program execution.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development.
Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
Experience working on or alongside a team developing mathematical software, such as optimization solvers, estimation engines, simulation frameworks, or applied probability models.

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