Senior Program Manager, Test Automation

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Test Automation Engineering team develops test systems that ensure the quality and reliability of Anduril products. The team creates complex manufacturing test solutions for internal manufacturing and contract manufacturers, working cross-functionally with Product Engineering teams, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineering, to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and reliability.

The Senior Program Manager will own the planning, execution, and delivery of tester solutions in the Hardware Engineering Services Department. The role owns significant portions of end-to-end test system development, improving transparency and producing actionable reports to support strategic and tactical decision-making. It also supports greater efficiency across end-to-end processes, with an emphasis on scaling and strengthening the organization’s people and tools. The position collaborates with partner Programs and works directly with Program Managers, Engineering Leads, Internal and External Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Travel may be required as needed, up to 15%.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience managing technical system development throughout the product lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; a technical background is preferred.
• Proven track record managing medium- to large-scale, complex programs across the product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute complex program schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective program risk-management plans.
• Experience developing and executing communication strategies for high-visibility programs.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams in a complex engineering- or technology-focused organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 15%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own successful program execution, exceed internal and external stakeholder expectations, and meet contractual commitments.
• Build trust with teams, customers, and peers while holding oneself and cross-functional teams accountable for business outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and confidently with customers and Anduril leadership.
• Manage the program schedule from kickoff planning through tester deployment, including critical-path tracking, schedule-risk mitigation, leadership visibility, and customer updates.
• Manage customer change requests while maintaining program velocity and financial targets through scope management and change control.
• Make decisions that support current efforts and enable continued growth in hardware engineering services.
• Support Test Automation leadership in preparing for and managing critical technical and business forums.
• Provide structure in ambiguous situations and help production stakeholders make tactical and strategic decisions.
• Develop creative solutions on short timelines while considering scalable long-term approaches.
• Analyze test program metrics to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve test product processes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are part of Anduril’s total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior