Staff Technical Program Manager, Sentry Platform Technologies

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
73 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $222k
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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager, Sentry Platform Technologies

Staff Technical Program Manager, Sentry Platform Technologies joins the Sentry Platform Technologies team to lead the development of shared hardware and software capabilities that serve as the technical foundation for the Sentry product family. This role focuses on building common platform technologies including pan-tilt units, compute, power systems, communications, and platform software. The successful candidate will drive execution from concept through prototype development, system integration, qualification, and manufacturing readiness while managing technical risks and cross-functional dependencies. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management teams to ensure modularity and reuse across multiple business lines. Key requirements include expertise in systems integration, hardware and software production, and experience with electromechanical products or autonomous systems. The role solves the challenge of creating scalable, reusable technologies that accelerate development for diverse mission requirements like Counter-Intrusion and Air Defense.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead technical execution for shared hardware and software capabilities including power systems, communications, and platform software.
  • Drive the development lifecycle from initial concept through prototype builds, integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Align shared platform capabilities with product roadmaps by partnering with Product Managers and engineering leadership.
  • Synchronize platform roadmaps with integrated product milestones across different business lines.
  • Coordinate execution across multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and supply chain engineering.
  • Drive the standardization, modularity, and reuse of common technologies across the Sentry product family.
  • Identify technical and programmatic risks early to develop mitigation strategies and ensure cross-functional alignment.
  • Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to mature technologies for scalable production and long-term sustainment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • 8–10+ years of experience leading complex hardware and/or software product development programs.
  • Demonstrated success delivering sophisticated hardware, software, or electromechanical technologies from concept through production.
  • Strong understanding of systems integration, platform development, validation, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp.
  • Experience leading highly cross-functional engineering efforts spanning multiple technical disciplines.
  • Proven ability to influence technical decisions across organizations without direct management authority.
  • Experience partnering with suppliers, manufacturing organizations, and engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle.

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