Staff Technical Program Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end technical delivery of complex hardware and software development programs. In this role, you will own technical planning and cross-functional execution from concept through mass production, ensuring program success across engineering, supply chain, and customer touchpoints. Success in this position hinges on three key facets: Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concepts across hardware, software, and firmware domains. You will identify system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks, and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering team. Execution focused - digging into the details, charting the path, and owning the outcome. You will utilize your technical aptitude in conjunction with program management and leadership skills to drive development through all phases to successful delivery. Collaborative partnership - building strong relationships across internal teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Test, Supply Chain) and external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, contract manufacturers) to shape program success. WHAT YOU'LL DO Own the development and deployment of Anduril's TRS technologies from initial concept through mass production, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual requirements, milestones, and technical standards Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the entire product lifecycle, fostering a highly collaborative, high-velocity development environment across Hardware, Software, Firmware, and Test functions Serve as the bridge between Program Managers, General Manager, Chief Engineer, and functional engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Software) Organize and manage comprehensive system requirements, ensuring clarity, traceability, and alignment across all engineering disciplines and managing hardware/software integration dependencies Drive program execution in a dynamic environment, adapting plans to embrace agile and iterative methodologies while managing cost, deliveries, execution risks, and schedule Actively engage with critical external stakeholders, including suppliers, contract manufacturers, and government customers, developing strong relationships and tight feedback loops Partner closely with supply chain functions (sourcing engineers, demand planning, supply chain management) to optimize material flow, mitigate risks, and ensure timely material readiness for production Develop and implement lightweight processes, tools, and metrics for program planning, scope management, risk management, and stakeholder communicat