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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Staff Technical Program Manager - Hardware Development, Sentry Platform

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Staff Technical Program Manager will lead the hardware development of the Sentry platform, ensuring smooth transitions from prototypes to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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; escalate 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

Qualification

Hardware product developmentSystem integrationMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringRoboticsManufacturing processesDFM/DFAReliability testingCross-functional communicationRisk managementTeam leadershipHands-on mindset

Required

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

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

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 • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.