Staff Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA 92626, US• Contract

Posted 3 hours ago• Software• Software

Compensation

$191,000–$253,000/year

Job Description

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 TEAM

Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS brings together software engineers and hardware engineers excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environments. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of complex hardware and software development programs. In this role, you will own technical planning and cross-functional execution from concept through mass production, ensuring program success across engineering, supply chain, and customer touchpoints.

Success in this position hinges on three key facets:

Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concepts across hardware, software, and firmware domains. You will identify system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks, and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team.
Execution focused - digging into the details, charting the path, and owning the outcome. You will utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with program management and leadership skills to drive development through all phases to successful delivery.
Collaborative partnership - building strong relationships across internal teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Test, Supply Chain) and external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, contract manufacturers) to shape program success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Own the development and deployment of Anduril's TRS technologies from initial concept through mass production, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual requirements, milestones, and technical standards
Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the entire product lifecycle, fostering a highly collaborative, high-velocity development environment across Hardware, Software, Firmware, and Test functions
Serve as the bridge between Program Managers, General Manager, Chief Engineer, and functional engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Software)
Organize and manage comprehensive system requirements, ensuring clarity, traceability, and alignment across all engineering disciplines and managing hardware/software integration dependencies
Drive program execution in a dynamic environment, adapting plans to embrace agile and iterative methodologies while managing cost, deliveries, execution risks, and schedule
Actively engage with critical external stakeholders, including suppliers, contract manufacturers, and government customers, developing strong relationships and tight feedback loops
Partner closely with supply chain functions (sourcing engineers, demand planning, supply chain management) to optimize material flow, mitigate risks, and ensure timely material readiness for production
Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and stakeholder communication to enable rapid execution
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks, developing contingency plans to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met
Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, customers, and third-party partners to own successful delivery across multiple programs simultaneously

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (technical background required); Master's degree (MBA, M.S. in Engineering) highly preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in technical program management, managing the development of complex technical systems integrating both hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle
Strong background in hardware development programs, including familiarity with hardware/software interaction, embedded systems, firmware, and software infrastructure activities, with proven track record bringing products from concept to mass production
Direct experience with products integrating autonomy and AI capabilities (drones, UAVs, robotics, autonomous vehicles) is highly preferred
Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects and driving their on-time, on-budget completion
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a very fast-paced, fluid environment where agility and iterative development are key
Proven experience managing complex system requirements from definition and organization to tracking and validation across hardware and software domains
Extensive experience engaging with external entities, including managing supplier relationships, contract manufacturers, and customer technical interactions
Familiarity with supply chain processes, including sourcing, demand/supply planning, and managing material readiness
Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams within a complex engineering or technology-focused organization
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to present complex technical problems and program statuses clearly to executive leadership and diverse stakeholders, moving seamlessly between tactical and strategic levels
Proficiency with modern program management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet) is essential
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 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:

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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