Senior Hardware TPM — End-to-End Defense Systems

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end AES hardware programs from concept through production. You will be the accountable owner for schedule, cost, and scope, interfacing with leadership and external customers.

The role requires deep hardware development experience, strong program management discipline, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management or systems engineering in hardware/defense.
• Delivers complex hardware programs on schedule and within budget.
• Strong technical fluency to discuss design decisions with engineering teams.
• Knowledge of integrated master scheduling, risk management, earned value or cost tracking.
• Lead large cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience managing external customer relationships and reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication from factory floor to execs.
• Financial acumen to build and manage program budgets.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or regulated hardware development.
• Experience with NPI gates (DV, PV, LRIP) and production readiness reviews.
• Background in finance operations or program controls.
• PMP, CAPM or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware program execution within AES from concept to production.
• Define program roadmaps and resolve supply chain blockers with urgency.
• Develop and maintain master schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Define execution strategy, phase gates, acceptance frameworks, and transition roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.
• Mitigate risks before they impact schedule or cost; escalate when needed.
• Serve as primary contact for internal/external stakeholders and customers.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing on scaling and make/buy decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement and mentor junior TPMs.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Technical fluency in hardware

Communication skills

Schedule and cost control

Risk management

NPI/LRIP experience

Defense industry experience

EVM / cost tracking

Certification: PMP or CAPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Operations, or related technical field

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

PMP/CAPM certification

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end AES hardware programs from concept through production. You will be the accountable owner for schedule, cost, and scope, interfacing with leadership and external customers.

The role requires deep hardware development experience, strong program management discipline, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment.