Technical Program Manager, Digital Factory Systems

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM: ArsenalOS is the software backbone that powers how Anduril designs, builds, and sustains its hardware. As our factories scale and operate at increasingly high rates, the complexity of the factory software stack is growing just as quickly. We are not building greenfield systems in isolation. We are deploying and integrating software, infrastructure, and automation into live production environments that cannot stop. We need a Technical Program Manager to act as the central coordination point for factory software at the site level — someone who can bring together the production system administration, digital IOT, MES, Controls, robotic automation, and manufacturing test teams and their deliverables into a single, coherent execution plan. This is not a status-tracking role. This is a production-critical operator responsible for making sure the digital layer of the factory keeps up with the physical one. WHAT YOU"LL YOU DO: You will own the digital coordination layer of the factory. Act as the primary point of contact for all factory software systems at a given site Drive coordination across production system administration, digital IOT, MES, Controls, robotic automation, and manufacturing test teams teams Ensure deployments are sequenced correctly across infrastructure, applications, and automation Maintain a real-time view of site readiness, risks, and dependencies Identify integration gaps before they impact production Work directly with Heads of Production and Manufacturing Engineering to align software with how the factory actually operates Push teams to resolve blockers quickly and make decisions under uncertainty You are the person who ensures that software, infrastructure, and machines all come together to actually run the factory. What This Role Is (and Isn’t) This role is: A site-level integrator across multiple technical domains A driver of execution, not a passive coordinator A translator between production needs and technical teams A force multiplier for teams that are otherwise operating in parallel This role is not: A traditional project manager tracking tickets A purely software-focused TPM A role that waits for perfect clarity before acting REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience operating in complex, cross-functional environments Strong understanding of production systems and manufacturing workflows Ability to work across software, infrastructure, and automation domains Comfort making decisions with incomplete information High ownership and bias for action PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: MES / ERP / factory software systems Industrial automation or controls environments Deploying systems into live production settings 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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