Director of Technical Program Management, Space RadarActive$292K

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesManufacturing

The opportunity

Anduril's Space team is at the forefront of advancing national security capabilities in the space domain. Our mission is twofold: 1) develop autonomous satellite systems and space-based platforms, and 2) deliver critical ground and orbital software infrastructure at scale.

What you'll do

  • Own program execution including schedule, budget, risk management, and: delivery across all phases from development through launch and on-orbit operations

  • Serve as primary technical and programmatic interface with government: customer, leading executive-level reviews, milestone demonstrations, and strategic planning

  • Drive technical decision-making across radar architecture, algorithm: development, antenna development, spacecraft integration, and ground systems ensuring sound engineering trades and system performance

  • Coordinate cross-functional execution across radar engineering, antenna,: software, spacecraft, mission operations, production, and test teams

  • Build and lead a high-performing program management team and establish: scalable processes for execution at program scale

  • Translate customer mission needs into engineering requirements and program: plans, working closely with the Head of Radar Engineering and technical leads

What they're looking for

  • Direct experience with space-based radar, SAR, GMTI, or RF sensing payload programs
  • Background in radar algorithm development, signal processing implementation,: or real-time processing architectures
  • Hands-on engineering experience in radar systems or space systems prior to program management
  • Experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes and earned value management
  • Experience managing programs through launch campaigns and on-orbit operations
  • Prior systems engineering role on satellite payloads or complex defense systems
  • Experience with NewSpace development approaches and rapid iteration