{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0b98e7177532d53ffb364a16","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b98e7177532d53ffb364a16","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b98e7177532d53ffb364a16","title":"Engineering Program Manager, Actuation Systems","description":"divh2Engineering Program Manager, Actuation Systems/h2pAnduril 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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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. 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Ensure all risks are noted and addressed with adequate time and resources to help keep things on track./liliExpected to work closely with teams including, but not limited to: design engineering, finance, logistics, EHS, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering testing, legal, technical operations, business strategy/programs, and production/li/ulh3Required Qualifications/h3ulli10+ years as a Technical Program Manager driving hardware or integrated product development projects./liliDemonstrated experience managing or significantly contributing to the product development lifecycle of complex electromechanical systems, including motors, actuators, and drive systems, gears, bearings, gearboxes, pcbas, sensors engines./lili4+ years experience in mechanical systems hardware with emphasis on drive systems, turbojet engines or electromechanical assemblies as part of integrated product development/liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills/liliAptitude for working with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical areas./liliComfort working with data and complex analyses/liliEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance/li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliExperience with or interest in working with visual design tools to communicate ideas./liliTechnical familiarity with the unique design considerations, manufacturing processes, and integration challenges associated with high-performance drive systems and motion control components./liliUnderstanding of power electronics, sensing, and control systems relevant to modern actuation and drive solutions is a plus/liliA keen eye for technological advancements in the areas listed above./li/ulpUS Salary Range/pp$191,000 - $253,000 USD/ppThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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