Senior Technical Program Manager, Release, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Location
Washington, DCCosta Mesa, CALong Beach, CA
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$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, Release, Mission Autonomy

JOB TITLE: Senior Technical Program Manager, Release, Mission Autonomy The Senior Technical Program Manager, Release, Mission Autonomy joins the Air Dominance & Strike team to serve as the operational backbone for software release cycles. This role involves end-to-end ownership of the software release process, from initial planning through testing and final deployment. You will architect quality gates, define test strategies, and establish frameworks for strategic prioritization to ensure stable, high-quality releases. Key responsibilities include bridging engineering, test and evaluation, and program management teams while identifying technical risks and blockers. You will utilize industry-standard tools like JIRA and Confluence to track progress and visualize metrics. The role requires deep technical acumen in software development lifecycles, system architectures, and CI/CD pipelines within a complex, mission-critical defense technology environment involving autonomy and robotics.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $200000 from 105 postings across 25 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Drive the software release process from initial planning through testing to final deployment.
  • Define and evolve quality gates, test strategies, and critical release metrics.
  • Act as the primary link between engineering, test and evaluation, and program management teams.
  • Establish frameworks for prioritization and decision-making to resolve technical risks and blockers.
  • Architect and champion a scalable release management process that balances speed with stability.
  • Use JIRA and Confluence to track progress, visualize metrics, and facilitate transparent communication.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience managing technical programs in high-paced, mission-critical software development environments.
  • Must be eligible to hold a US Top Secret clearance.
  • Deep technical acumen in software development lifecycles, system architectures, testing methodologies, and quality assurance principles.
  • Proven ability to identify, escalate, and drive critical path issues to resolution.
  • Exceptional communication skills to engage in technical discussions and translate details for diverse audiences.
  • Data-driven and analytical mindset to leverage metrics for decision-making and quality measurement.
  • Direct experience with release management, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced software build systems (preferred).
  • Background in defense, hardware, autonomy, or robotics deployments (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).

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