Engineering Program Specialist

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM We are building the future of situational awareness. The Sentry platform integrates robotics, autonomy, hardware, and software to deliver mission-critical capabilities in defense and security. With a rapidly growing fleet and an expanding set of modular hardware platforms, our product organization partners closely with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations to deliver complex systems at scale. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for an Engineering Program Specialist to improve the systems, processes, and tooling that enable our software teams to develop, deploy, and operate at scale. This role sits within the Product Management Organization and works day-to-day with software engineers, TPMs, and operations teams to establish better engineering practices, improve observability across our production fleet, maintain critical documentation and knowledge systems, support data operations, and drive continuous improvements to developer workflows and project execution. WHAT YOU’LL DO Technical Documentation & Knowledge Management Drive improvements to technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge bases; ensure engineering documentation remains current, discoverable, and organized across functions. Establish and maintain system architecture documentation and service dependency mapping to improve developer onboarding and the organization’s understanding. Scaling Operations & Operational Readiness Identify and drive mitigation of operational scalability risks as deployed systems grow from prototypes to hundreds of assets. Improve deployment automation and operational procedures to support faster, more reliable asset deployment and fleet management at massive scale. Software Release & Observability Partner with engineering teams to establish and maintain monitoring, logging, and observability practices for deployed software releases and firmware/hardware subsystems. Define KPIs for our fleet of deployed systems with engineering; identify gaps in observability before they become issues in production. Data Operations Support Coordinate with engineering and model operations teams to support CV data collection pipelines, dataset management workflows, and data quality initiatives. Coordinate with Test & Evaluation teams to collect real-world data at test sites aimed at improving model performance and filling gaps in training datasets. Program & Developer Support Support sprint planning and execution by managing Jira workflows, tracking work progress, and implementing automations that improve ticket hygiene and project visibility. Streamline ticket creation and project tracking processes to reduce administrative overhead for engineers while maintaining clear accountability and project timelines. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 3 years minimum experience in product development operations, program operations, or similar roles within software or hardware/software organizations Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, and production operations in Agile environments; comfortable enough with technical systems to understand engineering pain points and propose actionable improvements Experience working with engineering tools and systems such as Datadog, CircleCI, Jira, Confluence, git-based workflows, and dataset management platforms like FiftyOne and WandB Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong communication skills across engineering, product, and operations teams Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Active TS/SCI or DHS Security Clearance Experience in robotics, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex software domains. US Salary Range $98,000 - $130,000 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. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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