Senior Program Manager, Carrier Integration Active Clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM

The 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 Manager - Carrier Integration to support development efforts for carrier-based Group 5 autonomous platforms. This role blends program execution internal R&D leadership and deep carrier operations domain expertise into a single high-impact role.

ABOUT THE JOB

Success in this position hinges on three key facets:

1. Program Execution Partnering with program and engineering leadership to drive cost schedule and technical performance for carrier-based Group 5 autonomous platforms. You will own critical program workstreams manage customer relationships and ensure Anduril delivers on its commitments.
2. Internal R&D Leadership Leading internal research and development efforts that advance the platforms capabilities reduce technical risk and position Anduril for future growth. You will collaborate with senior leadership to shape the investment strategy stand up and execute projects and transition results into programs of record.
3. Carrier Operations Domain Expertise As the authoritative voice on carrier flight operations flight deck integration launch and recovery and the operational realities that inform design decisions for autonomous platforms. You will translate real-world carrier experience into actionable engineering requirements architectures and operationally relevant test scenarios.

This role demands high ownership a bias toward action and the ability to move seamlessly between strategic program direction and tactical execution. You will be a trusted partner to Andurils engineers autonomy developers and mission systems teams and a credible voice to our customers.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Partner with program and engineering leadership for the development and deployment of Andurils carrier-based Group 5 autonomous platforms to meet the operational needs of the U.S. Navy
• Serve as the programs resident subject matter expert on carrier flight operations carrier suitability deck handling launch and recovery and shipboard aircraft integration
• Translate operational carrier environment constraints including EMCON conditions flight deck procedures launch and recovery operations into technical requirements and autonomy architecture inputs
• Lead internal R&D investments associated with carrier-based autonomous platforms owning scope schedule budget and technical outcomes and ensure results transition effectively into programs of record
• Develop strong trusting relationships with customers and stakeholders ensuring tight feedback loops that enable Anduril to shape solutions rapidly iterate and field capability faster
• Support requirements decomposition and trade studies with carrier operations context enabling data-driven decisions that balance design complexity weight performance cost and schedule against operational need
• Work across IPTs including Systems Engineering Cybersecurity GNC Subsystems Survivability Mission Systems Manufacturing and Test to ensure autonomous behaviors are operationally realistic safe and aligned with carrier air wing operations
• Lead preparation for and execution of program reviews milestone events and customer deliverables

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics Math IT CS Business Administration or a related field (technical background preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in program management naval aviation and/or carrier-based aircraft development
• Direct military or civilian experience working in U.S. Navy carrier flight operations or carrier-based aircraft design integration test or sustainment
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex multi-million-dollar programs or major program workstreams and driving on-time on-budget completion
• Strong strategic thinking analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to move seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic program direction
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present complex technical and operational information clearly to diverse audiences including engineers executives and government customers
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience as a Naval Aviator Naval Flight Officer Aircraft Handling Officer or similar carrier flight operations role or equivalent civilian experience in carrier air wing operations
• Graduate of a military Test Pilot School (e.g. USNTPS USAF TPS Empire Test Pilots School) or a Weapons and Tactics School (e.g. NAWDC MAWTS-1)
• Experience with autonomous systems particularly in the context of unmanned aircraft operations
• Familiarity with Andurils Lattice platform or similar autonomous command-and-control architectures
• Demonstrated understanding of carrier suitability requirements and procedures that drive aircraft design integration and test
• Experience in development integration and/or test of U.S. Navy carrier-based manned or unmanned aircraft
• Experience across multiple phases of carrier-based aircraft development: conceptual design preliminary design detailed design EMD production and sustainment
• Thorough understanding of and experience with deriving weapon system and aircraft requirements based on applicable Navy requirements documents and standards
• Experience and working knowledge of DoD flight clearance and airworthiness certification processes
• Experience managing internal R&D portfolios or technology investment programs
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization
• Works diligently to make continuous progress fosters a high-performance culture within the team maintains a positive attitude is optimistic and pragmatic

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:

Benefits

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