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Director of Technical Program Management, Space Radar

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : Space Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$220k - $292kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Director-level role overseeing a flagship space-based radar program, combining deep radar/space systems technical fluency with large-scale program execution, cross-functional leadership, and executive customer engagement.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Lead systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface control, V&V, and technical risk mitigation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering)
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts, risks, and status into clear, actionable insights for both deeply technical and executive audiences
  • Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
  • Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience serving DoD/IC customers and comfortable interfacing with key government stakeholders on a frequent basis
  • Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
  • Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment
  • Comfortable with working in limited resource environments
  • Prior engineering work on space systems or missile defense systems is a plus
  • Ability to travel up multiples times per quarter based on program needs
  • Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Skills

Required:Program managementSystem engineeringRadar systems and algorithmsCross-functional leadershipCustomer engagement with DoD/IC

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (accessible at little to no cost to employees) supporting health, recovery, and future planning
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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