Technical Program Manager, PES

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support in health and recovery

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge drone platforms. This role involves managing hardware projects from initial concept to mass production within the Precision Engagement Systems team.

Ideal candidates have experience in technical project coordination, a background in engineering, and a passion for advanced technology. The position offers a competitive salary range of $129,000 – $171,000 USD, with comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical project or program coordination role.
• Basic understanding of hardware/software interaction and embedded systems.
• Comfortable interacting with external partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end development of hardware products.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams and facilitate communication.
• Track system requirements and identify potential program risks.

Skills

Technical project coordination

Hardware development understanding

Agile methodologies

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

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 Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front‑end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real‑time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

As part of the larger Tactical Recon & Strike division, the Precision Engagement Systems (PES) team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-2) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Anvil and Bolt from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front‑end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real‑time through a variety of interfaces.

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Technical Program Manager to lead a pivotal new program within our Precision Engagement Systems (PES) business line. This is a unique opportunity to drive the end‑to‑end development of one of our most critical, cutting‑edge drone platforms, integrating advanced autonomy and AI capabilities from initial concept through to successful mass production. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and are passionate about shaping the future of intelligent hardware, we invite you to join our innovative team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in the end‑to‑end development of cutting‑edge hardware products, supporting programs from initial concept through various development phases to mass production, under the guidance of senior program managers.
• Support cross‑functional engineering teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Test) by facilitating communication and coordination, fostering a collaborative development environment.
• Help organize and track system requirements, ensuring clarity and traceability across engineering disciplines.
• Support engagement with external stakeholders, including suppliers and strategic customers, assisting in fostering relationships and alignment.
• Contribute to collaborations with supply chain functions (sourcing engineers, demand planning, supply chain management) to optimize material flow and support timely delivery.
• Contribute to program execution in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, learning to adapt to agile and iterative methodologies.
• Utilize industry‑standard program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet to track progress, manage issues, and facilitate communication, and learn best practices.
• Assist in identifying potential technical and program risks, and learn to contribute to developing contingency plans to support project timelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical project or program coordination role, preferably involving hardware or software development.
• A foundational understanding or keen interest in hardware development processes, including hardware/software interaction and embedded systems.
• Interest in or exposure to products integrating autonomy and AI capabilities (e.g., drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles) is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, embracing agile and iterative development concepts.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn how to help define and track system requirements.
• Comfortable interacting with external partners and suppliers, with an eagerness to develop relationship management skills.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts, including sourcing or material readiness.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and program updates to various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or a related technical field is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

US Salary Range

$129,000 – $171,000 USD

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