Software Program Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and deployment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) to protect critical national security assets within the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain program execution frameworks, milestones, and reporting structures to ensure alignment across technical and operational teams
• Drive program coordination across engineering, product, growth, compliance, and supply chain
• Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and briefings to communicate program health and progress to leadership
• Identify program risks early and drive mitigation strategies across technical and operational stakeholders
• Ensure program execution aligns with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks governing domestics CUAS operations
• Coordinate with regulatory and policy stakeholders to support deployments operating within FAA, DHS, and other relevant authorities
• Serve as subject matter expert to ensure operational concepts and deployment strategies reflect real-world legal and regulatory constraints as well as operational realities
• Oversee planning and coordination of CUAS deployments — from planning and logistics through on-site activation to long-term sustainment
• Develop structured deployment plans, readiness gates, and operational checklists to ensure repeatable execution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver mission-ready capabilities to customer sites
• Lead after-action reviews and capture lessons learned to continuously improve deployment velocity and quality
• Serve as senior program representative during key deployments and operational activities
• Ensure clear, proactive communication across internal stakeholders and external customers
• Drive stakeholder alignment across technical, operational, and regulatory teams to ensure program decisions are made quickly, transparently, and in support of mission success
• Ensure coordination between program leadership, field operations, and customer stakeholders to maintain readiness and program credibility
Qualifications:
Required:
• 6+ years of experience in deployment operations, defense programs, aerospace systems, logistics, or technical project management
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs involving hardware and software systems in high-stakes or regulated environments
• Experience working with domestic government entities, critical infrastructure operators, or regulated commercial customers
• Strong operational rigor—ability to build structured plans, manage concurrent workstreams, and execute against tight timelines
• Proven ability to cut through ambiguity and drive cross-functional alignment without formal authority
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable briefing senior leadership and customer executives
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as program and deployment needs require
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred:
• Familiarity with the domestic CUAS operating environment with direct experience work on sensor networks, autonomy, or ISR platforms
• Knowledge of FAA coordination, regulatory compliance, and operational integration within civilian infrastructure
• Prior experience in a Deputy Program Manager, Program Analyst, or Technical Program Management role
• Familiarity with domestic airspace regulations, FAA coordination, or CUAS legal frameworks
• Background in DoD, DHS, or critical infrastructure protection programs
• Experience scaling operations from early-stage deployments to sustained production and fielding
• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Company:
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.