Technical Program Manager, Release - Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$132,000–$198,000 / yr
Posted
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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 · Technical Program Manager, Release - Mission Autonomy

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We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to oversee the software release lifecycle within Air Dominance & Strike, ensuring on-time and high-quality releases. This role involves driving end-to-end release processes from planning through deployment, defining quality gates, test strategies, and critical metrics while partnering with engineering teams to embed quality at every stage. The TPM will bridge gaps between engineering, test & evaluation, and program management, prioritizing tasks and resolving technical risks swiftly. Key responsibilities include continuous process improvement and leveraging data-driven tools like JIRA and Confluence for transparency. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in high-stakes software development with deep technical knowledge and strong communication skills. Experience in defense or robotics is a plus, as is the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.

Skills

JIRA Confluence CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes Python PostgreSQL Docker Prometheus Grafana GitLab Ansible Bash SQL REST Swagger JSON YAML Selenium

What you'll do

  • Drive the software release process from planning to deployment, ensuring on-time and stable releases.
  • Define and evolve quality gates, test strategies, and critical metrics for rigorous testing throughout development.
  • Bridge engineering, test & evaluation, and program management teams to ensure seamless execution across functions.
  • Establish frameworks for prioritization, communication, and decision-making to cut through ambiguity and focus on key issues.
  • Architect a release management process that balances speed with stability, implementing continuous improvements based on feedback.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years managing technical programs in high-paced, mission-critical software environments.
  • Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance principles.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and resolve critical path issues effectively.
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse internal audiences.
  • Data-driven mindset with comfort using metrics and analytics.
  • Experience with release management and CI/CD pipelines in complex systems.

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