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Technical Program Manager

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-25

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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Program Manager to own the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware development programs within the Core Technology division. Core Technology is the engineering backbone of Anduril's hardware platforms, developing shared systems, components, and infrastructure that power autonomous systems across all divisions. You will serve as the connective tissue between design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and operations, driving complex electromechanical products from concept through production. Working directly with engineering leads, you will build roadmaps, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure the right teams are engaged at the right time. Key responsibilities include: - Representing and building your program's culture as the liaison to the engineering development organization, interacting with all teams at Anduril and representing the program in cross-functional capacity - Establishing key milestones and targets from across the organization to define the product roadmap, ensuring teams are engaged at the right maturity stage - Evaluating and prioritizing tasks required to support program development efforts using data-driven approaches with input from all stakeholders - Executing a variety of tasks to ensure the program stays on track and de-risks the roadmap - Communicating engineering strategy and vision to technical stakeholders to manage expectations and address risks - Working closely with design engineering, finance, logistics, EHS, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering testing, legal, technical operations, business strategy/programs, and production teams Anduril transforms U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company'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. The company is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. REQUIREMENTS: - 3+ years as a Technical Program Manager driving hardware or integrated product development projects - Demonstrated experience managing or significantly contributing to the product development lifecycle of complex electromechanical systems, including motors, actuators, drive systems, gears, bearings, gearboxes, PCBAs, sensors, and engines - 3+ years' experience in mechanical systems hardware with emphasis on drive systems, turbojet engines, or electromechanical assemblies as part of integrated product development - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Aptitude for working with internal and external stakeholders across a wide range of technical areas - Comfort working with data and complex analyses - Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with or interest in working with visual design tools to communicate ideas - Technical familiarity with the unique design considerations, manufacturing processes, and integration challenges associated with high-performance drive systems and motion control components - Understanding of power electronics, sensing, and control systems relevant to modern actuation and drive solutions - A keen eye for technological advancements in drive systems and related areas

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