Technical Program Manager, Mission Systems - Active Clearance

Washington · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 166,000-220,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026

At a glance

The Technical Program Manager will own a portion of a growing portfolio of government reference architecture programs.
This role serves as the single point of ownership for assigned programs, partnering with engineering, contracts, and government stakeholders to manage technical, cost, and schedule baselines.

Manage and facilitate systems engineering execution across open architecture teams and associated adopting teams.
Drive execution across multiple efforts and maintain accountability for tactical sprint-to-sprint outcomes.
Develop a deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products.
Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts.
Contribute to overall strategy and specific implementations alongside Lead Systems Engineers and Chief Engineers.
Build integrated schedules and allocation plans.

5+ years of progressive experience in program management on government or defense programs.
Direct ownership of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Active US Secret clearance.
Experience with systems engineering and/or software engineering.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
Proven track record as the primary interface to a government program office.
Experience managing schedules and resources to achieve program objectives.
Highly organized with the ability to manage concurrent programs and competing priorities.

Ability to obtain and hold a US Top Secret clearance
Experience with MOSA or open systems standards work
Participation in GRA consortiums
Demonstrated ability to grow scope over time
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Advanced technical degree