Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health benefits

Equity grants included in offers

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee the Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa. The role entails leading a cross-functional team to develop aerial robotic systems, ensuring delivery of capabilities that exceed customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in engineering, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. Competitive salary ranging from $166,000 to $220,000, along with top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical program management.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and requirements verification and validation for aerospace applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated, cross-functional program team of hardware, software, and systems engineers.
• Own the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives from requirements to deployment.
• Coordinate frequent test events from hardware simulations to live flight demonstrations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical program management

Cross-functional team leadership

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

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

Here you will work on core product development for rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to avionics, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads. The role requires high ownership and frequent collaboration with other core disciplines. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands‑on and a self‑starter.

About the Job

Anduril is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We develop perception, autonomy, and command and control (C2) systems to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead an integrated, cross‑functional program team of hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver capability that exceeds customer expectations
• Own the entire lifecycle of technical initiatives, from defining requirements and creating project plans to final deployment and integration on helicopter platforms
• Serve as the primary owner and liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and customers
• Partner deeply with engineering leaders to drive program execution, unblock technical challenges, and accelerate cross‑team projects
• Deeply understand mission requirements and master technical concepts to identify key dependencies, trade‑offs, and risks related to airborne sensor integration and data fusion
• Coordinate and execute frequent test events, from hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations to live flight demonstrations
• Proactively identify potential technical and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issues to resolution before they become blockers
• Foster a culture of extreme ownership and a bias toward action within the program team

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in engineering, systems integration, or technical program management.
• Demonstrated experience executing program management or engineering responsibilities for sophisticated hardware and software systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, environmental considerations, and requirements verification and validation, particularly for aerospace or defense applications.
• Proven experience delivering complex solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g., DoD).
• Ability to inspire and guide teams, build consensus, and influence without direct authority.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to successful completion.
• Direct experience with the integration of C4ISR systems, sensor payloads (e.g., EO/IR, SIGINT), or secure data links onto airborne platforms.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycles, challenges, and risks.
• Practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and an ability to apply them where best suited.
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into non‑technical terms.

Salary

US Salary Range: $166,000 - $220,000 USD.

Benefits

Anduril offers top‑tier health, recovery, and professional benefits at little to no cost to employees. Equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anduril Industries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process for all candidates.