Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfighter Systems

Are you ready to lead product development and critical test campaigns for some of the most advanced warfighter systems on the planet Andurils Connected Warfare team is seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Program Manager to lead test campaigns across Eagle Eye the Armys Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system Menace of Family of Systems and related cutting-edge products.

Overview

As a key leader on our team youll manage cross-functional test initiativesspanning both software and hardwarein dynamic lab and field environments. Your role is critical to ensuring our systems perform flawlessly in the modern battlespace. Youll 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 Youll 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.
• Bachelors 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

• Masters 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.

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:

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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