Program Director, Rocket Motor Systems
Anduril Industries · Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
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About this role
The Program Director for Rocket Motor Systems at Anduril Industries will oversee the strategic direction and execution of a portfolio of programs related to advanced rocket motor systems for defense applications. This role involves managing program execution, building cross-functional teams, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring financial targets are met. The director will also drive innovation and continuous improvement while collaborating with various stakeholders to support growth and program delivery.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of progressive program management or general management experience in a complex hardware manufacturing environment
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, high-revenue programs through multiple iterations of growth
- Experience owning profit and loss at the program or division level
- Demonstrated ability to lead and scale cross-functional teams
- Strong executive presence to represent the organization to senior government officials and military customers
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills
Nice to have
- B.S. or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
- Experience in propulsion, energetics, or adjacent technical domains
- Prior experience at a high-growth technology or defense company
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and government contracting frameworks
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics are provided
- The role requires a significant travel commitment of up to 50%
- The salary range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
- The posting emphasizes a fast-paced, ambiguous environment which may not suit all candidates
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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