Senior Technical Program Manager, Production Engineering

About the role

The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril's fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are scaling production of a first-of-kind autonomous aircraft. Every design decision becomes a production outcome, and this role owns that connection.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule and cost performance of engineering-to-production transition for NPI and sustaining changes
• Drive engineering release readiness with clear criteria, blocking releases that are not production-ready
• Work with the change management team to assess ECO/ECN impact on production schedule, cost, and rework
• Track and drive resolution of engineering changes with downstream production impact, owning rework and retrofit rate accountability
• Drive DFM reviews and ensure producibility is addressed before designs lock, not after
• Build the systems that make engineering-to-production handoff measurable: first-pass yield, change-driven rework costs, and schedule impact of engineering decisions
• Leverage quantitative models (trade studies, sensitivity analysis on tolerances and process capability) to inform design-for-production decisions
• Prepare technical documentation, analysis reports, and briefings for internal teams, customers, and government stakeholders
• Maintain reproducible analysis pipelines using version control, scripting, and scalable workflows

Requirements

• 5+ years in technical program management, NPI, or design-to-production roles in complex hardware environments
• Demonstrated experience blocking or redirecting engineering releases based on production readiness assessment
• Technical depth in hardware design and manufacturing processes sufficient to challenge engineering on producibility
• Experience managing engineering change processes (ECO/ECN) and tracing change impact to cost and schedule
• Comfortable building or interpreting quantitative models to inform design and production trade decisions
• Familiar with version control, scripting, scalable workflows, and reproducible analysis practices
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Prioritization

• Prioritize tasks based on production readiness and schedule impact
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions
• Communicate effectively with both engineering and production teams to align on goals and expectations

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from concept to production
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Skills

• Strong understanding of hardware design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma
• Experience with data analysis and statistical methods

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.

Pay

$160,000 - $220,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

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