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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Staff Software Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Staff Software Technical Program Manager, you will lead critical manufacturing software initiatives and manage complex, cross-functional programs while ensuring alignment with operational needs and quality standards.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple concurrent software programs, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget

Manage and coordinate a team of software engineers developing manufacturing-focused web applications, providing clarity on priorities, dependencies, and execution plans

Serve as a strong advocate for internal and external customers by deeply understanding their workflows and pain points, clearly articulating problems, and translating them into actionable statements of work and technical roadmaps

Drive initiatives involving PLM, ERP, and MES systems, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing operations and data flows

Act as the primary point of contact across engineering, QA, product, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and execution

Proactively identify technical, schedule, and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies

Maintain detailed program documentation, including project plans, timelines, dependencies, and executive-readouts

Ensure deliverables meet defined quality standards, technical requirements, and operational readiness criteria

Implement and champion Agile and Scrum best practices to enable predictable, high-velocity delivery

Qualification

Technical program managementAgile methodologiesManufacturing systems integrationSoftware engineering leadershipProject management toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Proven experience in technical program or project management for software development initiatives

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and hands-on experience working within Scrum teams

Experience managing or leading software engineering teams

Familiarity with manufacturing enterprise systems, including PLM, ERP, and MES platforms

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)

Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Deep expertise with JIRA workflows, reporting, and automation

Technical background in software engineering or systems architecture

Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or hardware-software integrated environments

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles

Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional programs at scale

Benefits

Healthcare 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