Senior Hardware TPM for Autonomous Defense Platforms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost

Generous time off with PTO plans

Professional development reimbursement

Equity grants in total compensation package

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead the hardware development of the Sentry platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, system integration, and a hands-on approach to building deployable systems. This role involves collaborating with engineers, managing prototypes, and ensuring that autonomous platforms are ready for deployment. A competitive salary range of $166,000–$220,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years experience in hardware product development and system integration.
• Proven track record taking electromechanical systems from prototype through production.
• Strong technical fluency in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware product development across core subsystems.
• Manage prototype builds and integration events.
• Drive design for manufacturability and supplier engagement.

Skills

Hardware product development

System integration

Technical fluency

Communication

Cross-functional execution

Risk management

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

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

Job description

A defense technology company in California is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead the hardware development of the Sentry platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, system integration, and a hands-on approach to building deployable systems. This role involves collaborating with engineers, managing prototypes, and ensuring that autonomous platforms are ready for deployment. A competitive salary range of $166,000–$220,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.