Senior Technical Program Manager, Sentry Systems

Anduril Industries

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Irvine, CA
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$166,000–$220,000 / yr
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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, Sentry Systems

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As a Senior Technical Program Manager for Anduril’s Sentry Systems team, you will lead the hardware development and maturation of land-based situational awareness platforms from concept to scaled production. Your role involves bridging engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure designs evolve into reliable, field-ready products. You’ll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers to integrate sensors and electromechanical subsystems, manage prototype builds, and oversee system-level validation testing. Key responsibilities include driving design for manufacturability, supplier engagement, and ensuring systems meet MIL-STD qualifications. Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of experience in hardware product development and system integration, with a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering and hands-on experience in manufacturing processes.

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Mechanical_Engineering Electrical_Engineering Systems_Engineering DFM_DFA BOM_Management Supplier_Readiness Qualification_Testing MIL_STD DO_160 Hardware_Software_Co_Development System_Level_Integration_Testing Manufacturing_Processes Reliability_Testing Environmental_Testing

What you'll do

  • Lead hardware product development and integration of Sentry systems from concept to production.
  • Drive design for manufacturability, supplier engagement, and hand-off to manufacturing teams.
  • Manage prototype builds, system-level validation, and reliability testing for mission-critical platforms.
  • Own risk management and schedule execution for hardware deliverables, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Support field deployments and test events to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in hardware product development and system integration.
  • Proven ability to take electromechanical systems from prototype to production.
  • Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, BOM management.
  • Experience with qualification testing (MIL-STD, DO-160, automotive validation).
  • Hands-on approach and ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Bias for action and capability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

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