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Technical Project Manager — Connected Warfare
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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 JOB
As a Technical Project Manager on the Connected Warfare team, you will be a technical leader spearheading initiatives into a new market. Your work will span the entire lifecycle of our efforts from engaging with customers, shaping technical requirements, integrating third party systems, and final delivery. This will require solving a wide variety of technical problems and making pragmatic engineering versus programmatic tradeoffs along the way. You will often be expected to self-direct, and to be comfortable navigating ambiguity. Above all, our engineers are driven by a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top-of-mind and making sound engineering & programmatic decisions to deliver successful outcomes correctly, on-time, and with high quality.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Technical Ownership: Own technical outcomes from end to end. Iterate on core data mesh technology to make optimal use of degraded networks. Develop connectors and APIs for legacy and cutting edge systems to integrate with Lattice. Create data flow pipelines that span horizontally and vertically across disparate networked systems and security domains. Mentor junior engineers from differing backgrounds.
- Technical Execution: Develop the technical path for success of new efforts from conception onwards by writing & reviewing project plans and design documents, before spinning up the broader team to execute. Regularly engage with external stakeholders, particularly customers, to surface and clarify pain points and solve problems related to both day-to-day execution and overall technical programmatics.
- Navigating Ambiguity: Execute on broad, ambiguous, and ambitious requirements from external customers. Seize the opportunity to shape requirements in favor of the optimal product for the client and the company. Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work.
- Shape Growth Opportunities: Support the drafting of technical proposals, ensuring that potential projects and scaling opportunities are accurately scoped, resourced, and aligned with the organization's capabilities and strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical liaison for the client, go deep into understanding their specific mission challenges and advocate for their needs within the engineering organization and ensure their feedback directly influences the engineering roadmap. Resolves technical conflicts between the team, internal stakeholders and the customer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven customer-facing technical program management experience, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains. With the ability to create and maintain professional relationships with senior level Japanese customers and partners.
- Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
- Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel to client sites (50%)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering discipline
- Experience managing mission critical systems in operational environments
- Between 1-2 years previous experience as a technical lead or technical program manager
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion of projects
- Desire to grow into a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to delivery
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.
The Roles:
We have opportunities across the Senior Consultant and Manager levels for people with outstanding Engineering skills and experience in the Defence Maritime Industry to join our team on a full-time permanent capacity. Preferred location for these roles is in Canberra (however will also consider Sydney for the right person). These roles sit within our Maritime Capability segment and will see you delivering specialist services to our clients in engagements that develop/support Capability for Navy.
We are open to a diversity of skill levels in this speciality, and while consulting experience would be great, we can help you develop those skills.
Our Ideal Candidate:
You are experienced in delivering systems engineering services in the Defence Maritime environment within the One Defence Capability System. If you have delivered these types of services in, or to, Navy, Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), or other Defence clients in the past, we would love to have a chat.
As a Defence consultancy, we also need you to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
Required skills and attributes include:
- A Bachelor or equivalent level qualification in Engineering
- Experience working within the Defence Maritime environment
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity, including within sensitive environments while under limited guidance
- Effective communication skills and proven ability to deliver high-quality written products
- High level of emotional intelligence and a humanistic approach to everything you do
Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):
- Delivering “Above the Line” consulting / contracting services to Defence
- Supporting Capability through the early stages of the One Defence Capability System
- Developing engineering policy / processes
- Authoring Defence Capability definition artefacts
- System integration / combat and weapons systems
- Providing ILS support / management
Why join Coras?
Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
Some of our employee benefits include:
- Well defined pathway for advancement
- Access to SME coaches to support your development
- Paid parental leave provisions
- Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
- An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
- Whole of company annual conference
- The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
Ready to apply?
Apply to Coras
At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.
The Roles
We have opportunities at the Consultant through to Manager levels for people with strong Defence capability analysis and strategic planning experience to join our Maritime Capability team in Canberra.
As a Capability Analyst, you will support the development and delivery of capability outcomes for Navy and other Defence clients. You’ll apply structured analysis, systems thinking, and strategic insight to shape options, assess risks, and guide investment decisions across complex Defence programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct capability analysis and contribute to the development of options, requirements, and risk assessments across Defence capability programs.
- Prepare high-quality strategic documentation including briefs, submissions, policy papers, and capability proposals.
- Ensure all written material aligns with Defence strategic guidance, policy frameworks, and capability investment priorities.
- Translate complex operational, technical, and strategic information into clear, concise language for senior audiences.
- Engage with stakeholders across Defence, CASG/NSSG, DSTG, Defence Industry, and other Government agencies to inform and shape capability outcomes.
- Support the preparation of material for senior committees, including capability reviews and investment submissions.
- Contribute to the integration of operational insights, lessons learned, and emerging technologies into capability planning.
Our Ideal Candidate
You bring demonstrated experience in Defence capability development, analysis, or strategic planning, ideally within a Navy or joint environment. You’re a strong strategic writer who can distil complexity into clarity and communicate with influence.
Required skills and attributes include:
- Sound understanding of the One Defence Capability System processes, particularly within the Integrated Investment Program (IIP).
- Ability to apply systems thinking and analytical frameworks to assess capability options and trade-offs.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building consensus across diverse technical and policy groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy, structure, and strategic coherence.
- Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior Defence leaders under tight deadlines.
- Strategic and analytical thinker with sound judgement and high integrity.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in managing competing priorities.
- Committed to supporting Defence’s mission and broader capability objectives.
Desirable Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Strategic Studies, Defence Management, Engineering, Policy, or related disciplines.
- Familiarity with Defence project management and capability tools.
- Current NV1 or higher AGSVA Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
- Prior experience within Navy, CASG/NSSG, or Defence industry highly regarded.
Why join Coras?
Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
Some of our employee benefits include:
- Well defined pathway for advancement
- Access to SME coaches to support your development
- Paid parental leave provisions
- Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
- An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
- Whole of company annual conference
- The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
Ready to apply?
Apply to Coras
At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Consultant or Manager level professional with strong Systems Engineering skills and experience in the Defence Industry to join our Land, Air, National Security and Enabling (LANSE) team in Canberra.
Our Ideal Candidate:
You're passionate about contributing to Defence capability outcomes and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven team. You’re comfortable building strong relationships and networks within the Defence sector and utilising it to tackle complex challenges. You bring a proactive mindset, a commitment to quality, and a drive to make an impact. You’ll also be eager to grow within our LANSE segment with a focus on Land or Air domain capability offerings within Coras, while benefiting from our strong culture of professional development and mutual support.
What You’ll Do:
- Engage your Defence stakeholder network to understand Defence capability challenges.
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Support and lead Defence capability projects as a consultant and member of Coras.
- Benefit from the support of the Coras consulting support framework.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the Coras team, including internal initiatives, mentoring, and operational support.
Required skills and attributes include:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent level qualification in Engineering.
- Experience working in Defence Systems Engineering.
- Working knowledge of the One Defence Capability System (ODCS).
- An active NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance (or higher).
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity, including within sensitive environments under limited guidance.
- Effective communication skills and proven ability to deliver high-quality written products.
- High level of emotional intelligence and inter-personal skills.
Desirable (non-mandatory) skills and attributes include:
- Experience in delivering “Above the Line” consulting / contracting services to Defence.
- Experience in authoring Defence Capability definition artefacts.
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Experience or knowledge in Land or Air (or joint) domains.
Why join Coras?
Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
Some of our employee benefits include:
- Well defined pathway for advancement
- Access to SME coaches to support your development
- Paid parental leave provisions
- Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
- An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
- Whole of company annual conference
- The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
Ready to apply?
Apply to Coras