Senior Technical Program Manager, Sentry Platform Technologies
Anduril· AFS : Counter Intrusion Engineering : Technical Program Management
Irvine, CA$167k - $222kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Senior Technical Program Manager responsible for leading development of shared Sentry platform technologies (hardware and software) that underpin the Sentry product family, coordinating cross-functional teams from concept to production across multiple product lines.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical execution for shared Sentry platform technologies, including pan-tilt units, compute, power systems, communications, platform software, and other foundational hardware and software capabilities.
- Drive development from concept through prototype builds, integration, validation, qualification, manufacturing readiness, production, and adoption across multiple Sentry products.
- Partner with Product Managers, the Lead Platform Architect, Chief Engineers, and business line stakeholders to align shared platform capabilities with product roadmaps and mission requirements.
- Collaborate with Fixed Site Systems and Maneuver Systems TPMs to synchronize platform roadmaps with integrated product milestones.
- Coordinate execution across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Reliability, Test, Product Management, and Platform Architecture teams.
- Drive standardization, modularity, and reuse of common technologies across the Sentry product family.
- Identify technical and programmatic risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and drive alignment across engineering organizations.
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to mature platform technologies for scalable production and long-term sustainment.
- Communicate roadmap status, technical decisions, program health, risks, and dependencies to engineering and executive leadership.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years leading complex hardware and/or software product development programs.
- Demonstrated success delivering sophisticated hardware, software, or electromechanical technologies from concept through production.
- Strong understanding of systems integration, platform development, validation, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp.
- Experience leading highly cross-functional engineering efforts spanning multiple technical disciplines.
- Proven ability to drive execution and influence technical decisions across organizations without direct management authority.
- Experience partnering with suppliers, manufacturing organizations, and engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Skills
Required:Hardware and software program managementSystems integrationCross-functional leadershipStakeholder communication
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and related support.
- Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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