Senior Hardware TPM — Field-Ready Autonomous Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Access to mental health resources

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead hardware development for their Sentry platform. This role involves managing the transition from prototype to production, partnering with engineers to ensure systems meet reliability and quality demands. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in hardware product development and possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and an exciting opportunity to work on innovative defense systems.

Qualifications

• Proven track record taking electromechanical systems from prototype through production.
• Experience with qualification, reliability, and environmental testing.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware product development across core subsystems.
• Partner with engineering leads to deliver design and production readiness.
• Own risk management and schedule execution for hardware deliverables.

Skills

5–10+ years experience in hardware product development

Strong technical fluency in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering

Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes

Exceptional ability to manage cross-functional execution

Hands-on mindset

Bias for action

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related Engineering field

Job description

A defense technology company in California is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead hardware development for their Sentry platform. This role involves managing the transition from prototype to production, partnering with engineers to ensure systems meet reliability and quality demands. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in hardware product development and possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and an exciting opportunity to work on innovative defense systems.