Senior Hardware TPM, Autonomous Launchers

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for autonomous launchers within AES. You will own end-to-end hardware programs, driving schedule, cost, and scope while coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to scale production.

The role requires deep hardware development experience, leadership without direct authority, and strong communication for reviews with internal and external stakeholders. US salary range provided, with travel (~25%).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management or systems engineering in a hardware development or defense manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware programs on schedule and within budget.
• Strong technical fluency—engage with engineering on design decisions, system integration, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program execution for one or more AES hardware programs from development through production.
• Define program roadmap and resolve supply chain blockers.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Mentor junior TPMs and build program management capability.

Skills

Technical program management

Hardware development

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule, cost, scope management

External stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Operations or related field

Tools

PMP/CAPM certification

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for autonomous launchers within AES. You will own end-to-end hardware programs, driving schedule, cost, and scope while coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to scale production.

The role requires deep hardware development experience, leadership without direct authority, and strong communication for reviews with internal and external stakeholders. US salary range provided, with travel (~25%).