Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware - Warfighter Systems

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

The Connected Warfare Division integrates advanced computing, AI-driven decision-making, and warfighter-centric technology into a single ecosystem.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive hardware design and development efforts across several large programs.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Align program roadmaps, manage timelines, and allocate resources to ensure successful delivery and production-quality.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between research, engineering teams, product management, and external stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Understand the architecture, dependencies, and technical challenges of defense-related systems.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks proactively, including technical, schedule, and compliance-related risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key suppliers, customers, partners, and government agencies.
• Process Improvement: Implement and refine processes to enhance program execution and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years managing complex hardware development programs.
• At least 8+ years as Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer.
• Strong technical background with familiarity in systems engineering, software development, and networking.
• Proven client-facing technical program management and/or systems engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into business-impact insights.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Experience overseeing the full development lifecycle of a hardware product or a critical component.
• Proven experience in component sourcing and vendor management.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with custom battery pack engineering.
• Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing best practices.
• Familiarity with defense industry compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience with developing and operating distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and modular system architectures.
• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $146,000-$194,000 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection: life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans.
• Family planning and parenting support.
• Mental health resources.
• Professional development: annual reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retirement savings plan.