Training Program Manager, Autonomous Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Training Program Manager, you will manage all phases of training for a cornerstone program within our Air Dominance and Strike Division (ADS). ADS is one of Anduril's fastest growing, most technical complex divisions, and their remit is to develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. The Training Program Manager is responsible for all developmental training tasks and will establish a vision for how to execute training on the program using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. You must be able to work independently and will have responsibility to deliver training CDRLs while also working as part of a broader Integrated Product Support team. This roles requires a breadth of understanding of both military and commercial training, training technologies and approaches, experience working on government autonomous systems, and a deep appreciation for details.

As the Training Program Manager, you will also create plans to resource and execute world-class technical training instruction. You will serve as a subject matter expert on Anduril's approach to product training while driving results for your specific business line and products. We are a fast-growing business and you will be expected to own responsibilities that have a significant impact on the business's trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all phases of training from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Implement and maintain training systems, standards, and data to ensure accurate and efficient operations across all of logistics management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, program management, logistics, and technical documentation to establish concepts, criteria, and efforts for product training, adoption, and execution.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including recruitment, training, and performance management as needed.
• Influence and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms / conditions of contract(s).
• Problem solve and remove obstacles for your team and internal and external partners. Use critical thinking to engage the right teams to help.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal education in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in DoD / government logistics and training experience, ideally with autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and application of training management principles, concepts, and practice.
• Leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workstreams to meet established deadlines and milestones.
• Strong understanding of modern training technologies such as interactive models, augmented reality, and virtual reality, and how these are tied back into traditional learning frameworks.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally, including at a deeply technical level, in an unstructured environment; track record of success within startups preferred
• Experience working with, in, and around Air Force or other military branch Integrated Product Support operations, ideally also related to aircraft.
• Strong bias to action oriented around outcomes, with ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation. Willing and able to dive into tactical execution mode when needed to move the effort forward.
• Able to move extremely fast, and can lead people directly and via influence.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$112,000 - $149,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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