Technical Program Manager, Core Technology

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Below market

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This role $150k
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This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $174,950–$221,662 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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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 1821 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Core Technology

As a Technical Program Manager, Core Technology, you will join the engineering backbone team responsible for the shared systems, components, and infrastructure powering hardware platforms across all divisions. You will serve as the connective tissue between design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and operations to drive complex electromechanical products from concept through production. Your daily responsibilities include establishing key milestones, building product roadmaps, managing risks, and communicating engineering strategy to technical stakeholders. The role requires expertise in hardware development for systems such as motors, actuators, drive systems, turbojet engines, and PCBAs. You will utilize data-driven approaches to prioritize tasks and ensure cross-functional alignment. This position focuses on the critical electromechanical systems, propulsion, and embedded electronics that enable autonomous systems to function within a complex defense technology environment.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $197500 from 75 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware development programs for electromechanical systems.
  • Act as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams.
  • Establish key milestones and targets to define the product roadmap across various organizational stages.
  • Evaluate and prioritize tasks using a data-driven approach to ensure successful program execution.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to keep hardware programs on track and within scope.
  • Communicate engineering strategy and vision to technical stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including finance, logistics, EHS, and legal to de-risk the roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager driving hardware or integrated product development projects.
  • Experience managing the product development lifecycle of complex electromechanical systems including motors, actuators, drive systems, and sensors.
  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical systems hardware with an emphasis on drive systems, turbojet engines, or electromechanical assemblies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders across a wide range of technical areas.
  • Comfort working with data and complex analyses.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with visual design tools, power electronics, or motion control components (preferred).

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