Senior Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesPosted 7 weeks ago

Role Overview

Anduril Industries is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering. This is a full-time role in Costa Mesa, California. Part of Anduril Industries's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Manager-level Lifecycle roles is $110k-$130k (based on 15 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job Description

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 JOB

As a Technical Program Manager for Infrastructure Engineering, you will be a key leader shaping and executing the future of our IT infrastructure. You will drive complex, cross-functional programs from concept to delivery, ensuring scalable and high-performing solutions. Through close partnership with business lines, you will define strategic roadmaps, while providing critical visibility to senior leadership on costs, demand, and project progress. This role demands a unique blend of deep technical insight and strong program management to deliver efficient and cost-effective infrastructure vital to the company’s growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead the full lifecycle of complex cross-functional infrastructure programs and projects, from initiation and planning to execution, ensuring delivery on-time, within scope, and within budget.
Partner with internal business lines to deeply understand their infrastructure needs, and collaboratively advocate and work towards building out scalable solutions with the infrastructure engineering team.
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and financial models to ensure alignment between internal resources and third parties/vendors.
Identify and develop new internal processes and strategies to improve cross-functional team alignment and operational efficiency.
Proactively communicate the infrastructure engineering teams goals, progress, risks and blockers to both leadership and internal business lines.
Drive centralization of spend transparency (forecast vs actual) to provide a top down view of Infrastructure spend to enable decisions for prioritization & tradeoffs.
Produce various reports to provide visibility and performance measurement of Infrastructure spend that connects technology investments to business value
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with third parties/vendors, overseeing procurement and negotiation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in technical program management, with a strong focus on IT infrastructure (e.g., networking, compute, storage, data centers, cloud infrastructure).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Proven track record of successfully leading complex, cross-functional infrastructure projects and programs from inception to completion.
Experience with financial planning, modeling and management within an IT context, including cost transparency, show-back models, and unit cost analysis.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and external vendors.
Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, Airtable).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Where is the Senior Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering position at Anduril Industries located?

This position is based in Costa Mesa, California. Anduril Industries has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering at Anduril Industries earn?

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When was the Senior Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering role at Anduril Industries posted?

This role was posted on May 1, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.