Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $193k

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

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As a Senior Technical Program Manager for the Manufacturing Test Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying automated test equipment across Anduril’s production facilities. Your responsibilities include defining project scope, managing budgets, and overseeing the integration of testing solutions with cross-functional teams such as electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. You will also ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards while working closely with vendors to manage procurement processes. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science, along with 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test systems at scale. Proficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments, hands-on technical oversight, and strong communication skills are essential for this role that demands significant travel and the ability to work effectively across multiple product lines and locations.

Skills

High Volume Manufacturing Test Systems Manufacturing Test Equipment Project Management Vendor Management Procurement Management Capacity Planning Quality Standards Safety Standards Regulatory Compliance Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Test System Design Tactical Planning Facility Moves Space Planning Cross-Functional Collaboration

What you'll do

Define project scope and create schedules for manufacturing test equipment projects.
Oversee deployment and validation of automated testing solutions in production environments.
Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure adequate staffing and tools are available.
Work with R&D teams to deliver test solutions for new product designs and processes.
Ensure all projects adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards and requirements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of experience as a project/program manager for manufacturing processes.
Experience with high volume manufacturing test systems and deployment at scale.
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and optimize production systems.
Demonstrated technical oversight skills including vendor management and procurement.
Strong communication skills and comfort with broad visibility and scrutiny.

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