WHY WE'RE HERE:
The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost, Altius, or Roadrunner, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem. We develop perception and autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.As the Senior Technical Director for the Maneuver Dominance Division, you will be tasked with the critical mission of guiding the technical direction of innovative aerial platforms. Your expertise will be fundamental in ensuring that our projects align with market-driven capabilities and meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Drive the technical strategy and execution of key programs from concept through development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Provide leadership within the MD Leadership Team, offering strategic insights into customer needs, resource management, and clear communication.
• Actively engage with hardware, product, and test operations teams to support integrated solutions and collaborative problem-solving while drawing from the broader Anduril-portfolio of capabilities to implement mission-driven solutions.
• Establish and maintain trust with teammates, vendors, partners, and customers, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and meticulous project follow-through. Success will hinge on inter-departmental coordination across Anduril to ensure successful program resourcing and ultimately, execution.
• Develop and sustain customer relationships in collaboration with the Growth team, identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities for expansion.
• Exhibit full ownership of projects, fostering trust as a reliable technical point of contact for government partners and internal engineering teams.
• Lead cross-functional team efforts, resolving obstacles, optimizing workflows, and maintaining momentum on key initiatives.
• Leverage technical expertise to guide system architecture decisions, assess alternatives, and provide clarity on project priorities.
• Independently handle broad or unclear project requirements, ensuring successful outcomes by effectively managing internal and external partnerships.
• Plan and oversee comprehensive test events, including software simulations and hardware-in-the-loop demonstrations, to validate system performance.
• Prepare to transition into a future leadership role overseeing the full development lifecycle of air vehicles, ensuring alignment with technical and mission objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical acumen and strategic insight, coupled with a history of managing intricate aerospace endeavors. Your leadership will be instrumental in propelling the Maneuver Dominance Division to new heights, delivering unparalleled solutions to our defense partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Physics , or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles such as Technical Program Manager, Chief Engineer, or relevant position.
• Leadership experience in engineering team management and project execution for aerospace or defense sectors.
• Expertise in product deployment and managing complex supply chains and logistics.
• Deep familiarity with unmanned aircraft, autonomous systems, robotics, aircraft design, particularly eVTOL and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
• Experience with flight testing and managing large-scale test programs.
• Record of delivering technology solutions to government agencies or sizable commercial firms.
• Independent working style within lean organizational structures.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in technical documentation and presentations.
• Solid grasp of technical designs, software development life cycles, and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Eligibility for U.S. TS/SCI security clearance and willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years in technical program leadership, particularly in autonomous systems, robotics, or software development.
• Customer-facing experience with high-stakes program leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and executive presence.
• Knowledge of Defense Acquisition Processes and milestone reviews.
• Experience initiating and building software delivery programs.
• Understanding of open architecture and interoperability standards (e.g., STANAG 4586, OMS/UCI, FACE).