Senior Technical Program Manager, Connected Warfighter Systems

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Carnation, WA · Hardware Engineering : Test & Evaluation : Test & Evaluation

Senior Technical Program Manager for Anduril's Connected Warfighter team, leading test campaigns for advanced defense systems like Eagle Eye and Next Generation Command & Control. The role involves managing cross-functional test initiatives, developing verification strategies, coordinating activities, driving data-driven evaluations, and stakeholder engagement in lab and field environments. Requires extensive experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems, particularly in DoD operational environments.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage test planning, execution, and reporting for Eagle Eye, Next Generation Command Control, and other Connected Warfare products. Provide technical leadership to a team of test engineers through system integration, developmental, operational, and customer acceptance tests.
  2. Define robust verification protocols using requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant methodologies, incorporating customer standards and metrics.
  3. Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, SEIT, test ranges, and external agencies. Oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), manage test incidents, and track deficiencies.
  4. Supervise data analysis of system performance and mission outcomes in both lab and field settings. Establish and monitor measurable test coverage metrics ensuring traceability from requirements to validation.
  5. Represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring disciplined execution in both controlled and austere environments.

Skills

Required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems
  • Proven leadership in test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and management of complex multi-site test campaigns
  • Hands-on experience executing both developmental and operational test events in lab and field settings
  • Strong expertise in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting with traceability management
  • Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in a DoD operational environment
  • Familiarity with industry and DoD test processes including MIL-STD protocols
  • Proficient in test metrics definition and reporting
  • Understand customer/military use cases and guide engineer team members

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree
  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Experience on DoD ACAT I/II programs or equivalent
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC, environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), and power/avionics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1553/1760, etc.)
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and test instrumentation
  • Experience in CI/CD pipelines, software integration, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments
  • Prior experience in remote, austere, or tactical operational settings
  • Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • 8+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems
  • Proven leadership in test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and management of complex multi-site test campaigns
  • Hands-on experience executing both developmental and operational test events in lab and field settings
  • Strong expertise in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting with traceability management
  • Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in a DoD operational environment
  • Familiarity with industry and DoD test processes including MIL-STD protocols
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance