Anduril Industries · 13 hours ago
Production Program Manager, Intelligence Systems
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Production Program Manager, you will oversee the manufacturing and production lifecycle of advanced defense technologies, working cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of production programs.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our COGs objectives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness
Monitor project budgets, track progress and ensure we are continually focused on solving the largest problems to improve the bottom line
Provide regular updates to internal teams and leadership, ensuring transparency on project status, risks, and solutions
Ensure appropriate allocation of materials, labor and equipment to meet production goals
Be productions point of contact for all changes to existing product as well as new products in our pipeline
Identify, assess , and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks that couple impact project timelines or operational objectives
Coordinate between commercial, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality and leadership teams to align production efforts with business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
5+ years of experience in operations program management, production, manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows
Experience launching new products with condensed timelines
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Gantt Charts)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities to influence and align cross functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems
Benefits
Healthcare 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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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