Senior Technical Program Manager, 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

Senior Technical Program Manager, Autonomous Launchers

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center and transforms our hardware into state-of-the-art autonomous systems. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy to the military in months, not years.

Anduril Expeditionary Systems (AES) is the team at Anduril dedicated to the development and fielding of next-generation hardware— from man-portable systems to autonomous launchers— that modernize the command and control capabilities of U.S. and Allied forces. Delivering these systems at speed and scale demands program leaders who can drive complex, cross-functional execution from concept through production, hold accountability across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, and engage customers and stakeholders with credibility and clarity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and operational excellence, join us. Your work will directly shape the balance of defense capabilities on a global scale.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will own end-to-end program execution for one or more hardware programs within AES — from early development through production scaling. You are the single accountable owner for schedule, cost, and scope across your program, and the primary interface between the program team, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. You will drive decisions, not just surface them.


• This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in hardware development who can operate at both the strategic and tactical level — able to define a program roadmap one hour and resolve a supply chain blocker the next.


• Own the full program lifecycle for assigned AES hardware programs — from NPI and prototype builds through low-rate and full-rate production — with accountability for schedule, cost, and scope performance.


• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, integrated master schedules, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder communications, ensuring all artifacts reflect ground truth at all times.


• Define program execution strategy, including phase gate criteria, acceptance frameworks, build plans, and production transition roadmaps.


• Lead cross-functional program teams spanning engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operations — aligning priorities, resolving conflicts, and driving accountability at every level.


• Identify, assess, and actively mitigate program risks before they become schedule or cost impacts; escalates clearly and decisively when they do.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers — delivering clear, credible program status and representing AES with confidence in program reviews, CDRs, and customer engagements.


• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to drive production scaling plans, capacity investments, and make/buy decisions that support program commitments.


• Drive continuous improvement in program execution rigor, establishing repeatable processes and tools that scale across the AES portfolio.


• Mentor and develop Program Coordinators and junior TPMs, building the program management capability of the broader AES team.

REQUIRED 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, from early development through production


• Strong technical fluency — you can engage substantively with engineering teams on design decisions, system integration challenges, and production readiness criteria


• Deep knowledge of program management disciplines: integrated master scheduling, risk management, earned value or equivalent cost tracking, and requirements management


• Proven ability to lead and align large, cross-functional teams without direct authority — influencing through clarity, credibility, and follow-through


• Experience managing external customer relationships, including delivering program status in formal reviews and navigating scope and schedule negotiations


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively from the factory floor to the executive briefing room


• Strong financial acumen — able to build and manage program budgets, interpret cost performance data, and support business case development


• Experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated hardware development environment required


• Experience supporting NPI programs through DV, PV, or LRIP gates


• Background in financial operations or program controls (budgeting, planning, EVM, cost tracking)


• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification


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


• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance


• Willing to travel as necessary (~25%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience scaling hardware programs from prototype to LRIP or full-rate production


• Familiarity with ITAR-controlled programs and associated documentation and compliance requirements


• Background in manufacturing operations, production engineering, or supply chain management


• Experience with NPI gate frameworks (DV, PV, LRIP) and production readiness reviews


• PMP, DAU, or equivalent certification


• Master’s degree in engineering, Systems engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree is a plus

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $208,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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