Senior Technical Program Manager, Surveillance Tower

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Recovery resources

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager for its Sentry platform in Irvine, California. This role involves leading hardware development and system integration to ensure mission success through robust product transitions.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in related fields such as defense or robotics and a strong technical background. The compensation range for this position is between $166,000 and $220,000, with competitive benefits also included.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in hardware product development and system integration in related fields.
• 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 system-level validation.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware product development

System integration

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Risk management

DFM/DFA

Mechatronics

Education

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

Tools

Manufacturing processes

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager, Surveillance Tower

Irvine, California, United States

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 point of contact between the product team and internal business lines, balancing customer urgency with disciplined execution.

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.

Benefits and Compensation

US Salary Range: $166,000 – $220,000 USD. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers. Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including health, recovery, and other resources at little to no cost.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anduril is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class in hiring, employment, or promotion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to protected status.