Senior Technical Program Manager, Sentry Maneuver Systems

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

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 Team

The Sentry product line is Anduril’s family of land‑based situational awareness platforms — modular systems integrating power, structure, robotics, sensors, compute, and communications. These systems are deployed globally to deliver 24/7 force protection, border security, and domain awareness for our customers.

About The Job

We’re seeking a hands‑on, technically fluent Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the hardware development and maturation of our Sentry platform from concept through scaled production. This role bridges capability, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain—ensuring our designs evolve from prototype to field‑ready products with the reliability, quality, and repeatability required for mission success. The ideal candidate has deep experience in hardware product development and system integration, thrives in ambiguous environments, and loves building systems that ship.

You’ll partner with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers; drive integration of sensors and electromechanical subsystems; and ensure a smooth transition from engineering to production. You’ll also serve as the primary POC between the product team and internal business lines, balancing customer urgency with disciplined execution.

This isn’t a coordination job — it’s an opportunity to build and scale real, deployable systems that protect lives and reshape defense operations. You’ll be part of a small, high‑ownership team that works at the intersection of engineering execution and product impact, ensuring that cutting‑edge autonomous platforms move from the lab to the field — fast, reliable, and at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Lead hardware product development across core subsystems and full system integration into high‑performance, mission‑critical autonomous platforms.
• Partner with engineering leads to plan, execute, and deliver design, build, and test milestones through production readiness.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA), supplier engagement, and hand‑off to manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Manage prototype builds, integration events, and system‑level validation and reliability testing.
• Own risk management and schedule execution for hardware deliverables; elevate blockers and drive resolution.
• Work directly with production, test, and quality to ensure systems meet reliability, qualification, and sustainment requirements (MIL‑STD experience preferred).
• Support field deployments and test events to gather feedback, debug issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish lightweight, repeatable processes to improve team velocity and predictability without sacrificing agility.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to engineering, product, and program stakeholders clearly and confidently.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years experience driving hardware product development and system integration in robotics, defense, aerospace, automotive, or industrial systems.
• Proven track record taking electromechanical systems from prototype through production and sustainment.
• Strong technical fluency in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering domains (power systems, sensors, mechatronics, or robotics).
• Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, BOM management, and supplier readiness.
• Experience with qualification, reliability, and environmental testing (e.g., MIL‑STD, DO‑160, automotive validation).
• Hands‑on mindset — comfortable on the build floor or at test events, not just in meetings.
• Exceptional ability to manage cross‑functional execution and communicate clearly across disciplines.
• Bias for action; thrives in a startup‑like, fast‑moving environment with incomplete information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related Engineering field (advanced degree preferred).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in sensor integration (EO/IR, radar, GPS, or similar).
• Prior work in defense, autonomy, or mission‑critical systems.
• Familiarity with hardware‑software co‑development and system‑level integration testing.
• Experience leading small technical teams or mentoring junior TPMs.

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

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:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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