Battery Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Battery & Power Systems, you will drive the development and delivery of the high-performance battery packs and power distribution systems that fuel Anduril’s autonomous fleet.

Responsibilities

• Drive Execution: Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver custom battery packs on schedule and within budget.
• Define Roadmap & Scope: Translate product-level requirements into actionable engineering requirements for the battery and power teams.
• Risk & Lifecycle Management: Manage the hardware development lifecycle, proactively identify technical, supply chain, and schedule risks, and drive mitigation strategies.
• Supplier & Partner Management: Partner with Global Supply Chain to manage relationships with cell manufacturers, external pack assemblers, and component vendors.
• Qualification & Safety: Coordinate rigorous testing and qualification campaigns, ensuring compliance with transport and military safety standards.
• Cross-Product Integration: Act as the primary point of contact for internal product platform teams to integrate battery systems into their airframes and hulls.

Requirements

• Technical Depth: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Industry Experience: 4+ years of experience as a TPM, Product Manager, or Lead Engineer delivering complex hardware systems, with at least 2 years focused specifically on lithium-ion battery packs, BMS, or electric powertrains.
• Battery Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of battery pack design principles, including cell chemistry performance, thermal runaway mitigation, battery management system (BMS) architectures, and high-voltage safety.
• Bias for Action: Proven track record of operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Exceptional Communication: Ability to translate deep technical challenges into clear executive summaries and actionable plans for cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace or defense-specific battery qualification standards.
• Experience transitioning hardware from low-volume prototyping to medium/high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, CAD, or thermal simulation tools.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package.