Senior Avionics Production Program Lead

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Production Program Manager for Avionics within the Air Dominance & Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle, reporting to the Head of Production, and collaborate across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.

The role involves coordinating pre-production efforts, managing budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, with travel up to 25% expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows.
• Experience launching new products with condensed timelines.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Budget & Cost Control – Monitor project budgets and track progress to enable a smooth transition to full-scale production.
• Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership on status, risks, and solutions.
• Resource Management – Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment for readiness.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact timelines.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, growth, quality and leadership.

Skills

Program management

Operations management

Manufacturing processes

New product launches

Project management methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership abilities

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Gantt Charts

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Production Program Manager for Avionics within the Air Dominance & Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle, reporting to the Head of Production, and collaborate across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.

The role involves coordinating pre-production efforts, managing budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, with travel up to 25% expected.