Anduril Industries · 13 hours ago
Engineering Program Specialist
Irvine, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. The Engineering Program Specialist will support engineering execution and development planning, ensuring efficient hardware development and collaboration across teams to meet project timelines.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support Engineering Development & Execution
Partner closely with hardware engineering teams and TPMs to support development planning and execution across development builds
Help engineers and TPMs define material needs for development builds, including demand planning for new parts, prototypes, and test units
Track development materials end-to-end to ensure timely availability and minimize execution risk
Material Demand, Procurement & Tracking
Interface directly with supply chain teams including buyers, sourcing engineers, and material planners to support development material procurement
Translate engineering needs into actionable demand within supply chain tools and systems
Track material status, identify risks early, and proactively drive mitigation to maintain development schedules
Process, Systems & Tooling Improvement
Identify gaps and inefficiencies in engineering workflows, development planning, and material management processes
Drive improvements across internal engineering processes and external tools and systems (PLM, ERP, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Help standardize repeatable processes that enable faster, more predictable product development as the organization scales
Modular Hardware & Cutover Support
Support material cutovers, configuration transitions, and change management for modular hardware platforms
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure clean transitions between revisions, configurations, and product variants
Help ensure development artifacts, BOMs, and material plans stay aligned through platform evolution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a connective tissue between TPMs, Engineering, and Supply Chain
Provide clear communication, status tracking, and issue escalation to keep teams aligned and unblocked
Support special projects that improve overall product development efficiency and execution quality
Continuous Improvement & Special Projects
Lead or contribute to targeted improvement initiatives that strengthen our product development operations
Take ownership of special projects that require cross-functional coordination and execution focus
Qualification
Required
3 years minimum experience in product development operations, program operations, or similar roles within hardware-centric or hardware/software organizations
Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles (prototype to production)
Hands-on experience working with supply chain teams and material planning processes
Comfort interfacing with systems such as PLM, ERP, Jira, and related tooling
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and bring structure to complex problems
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, product, and operations teams
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, defense, or similarly complex hardware domains
Familiarity with modular hardware platforms and configuration management
Experience supporting material cutovers, revision changes, or product variant transitions
Background working closely with TPMs and engineering leads on execution-focused initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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