Anduril Industries
Program Engineer
About this role
Join Anduril's Air Defense team as a Program Engineer to lead autonomous defense systems development in Irvine. You'll act as the bridge between engineering and field operations, driving technical execution on cutting-edge autonomous robotics while advocating for client needs and translating strategic goals into tactical delivery.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and align objectives for air defense initiatives
- Own technical outcomes by understanding system performance and driving product development through operational data and learnings
- Bring clarity between engineering development and operational delivery through sprint planning and on-the-ground test event support
- Translate strategic business goals into actionable project plans with clear milestones from conception through completion
- Execute on broad, ambiguous client requirements while shaping them to optimize product value
- Manage and unblock cross-team projects spanning multiple initiatives to accelerate delivery
What they're looking for
- Technical leadership and program management
- Stakeholder engagement and client advocacy
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Strategic planning and tactical execution
- Complex technology learning and explanation
- Data-driven decision making
- Ambiguity navigation and autonomous execution
- Systems thinking and performance analysis
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a time you acted as a liaison between technical teams and external clients. How did you handle conflicting priorities or feedback?
- Describe your experience managing ambiguity and building structure in a fast-paced environment. What approach do you take when requirements are unclear?