Program Manager, Technician Training

Anduril

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Costa Mesa, California, United States First seen 1 day, 17 hours ago Last seen 5 hours, 28 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Leads design, coordination, and execution of technician training programs at Anduril's Costa Mesa headquarters, managing a small team of trainers to build workforce skills and capability. • Partners with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, and develop hands-on learning content aligned with business objectives. • Owns training projects end-to-end including needs analysis, curriculum design, delivery, resource planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement tracking. • Manages site-wide training calendars, coordinates onboarding for new manufacturing hires, and ensures training timelines align with production schedules. • Role bridges strategy and execution within a defense technology company focused on advanced autonomous systems and AI-powered military capabilities.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities that are crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Manufacturing Training + Development team plays a critical role in equipping employees with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to excel in their roles. The Manufacturing Training + Development team designs, develops, delivers training programs that enhance technical proficiency, ensure compliance, and support career growth within the organization.

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re building the future of defense manufacturing — and that starts with how we train and develop our people. The Technician Trainer Program Manager will lead the design, coordination, and execution of technician training programs at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA. This role bridges strategy and execution: partnering closely with production, quality, and safety teams to understand business needs. This role will manage a small team of trainers to deliver learning solutions that build skill, capability, and confidence across our workforce.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Assess Training Needs: Partner with manufacturing, quality, and operations leaders to identify skill gaps, define learning priorities, and align training to site and business objectives.
Design and Develop Training: Create or adapt technician and leadership training content, materials, and hands-on learning experiences to meet site-specific needs.
Scope & Manage Learning Projects: Own training project plans end-to-end — from needs analysis and design through delivery, resource planning, and post-training evaluation.
Deliver & Facilitate Training: Facilitate technician and leadership development programs; coach team trainers to deliver engaging and effective sessions.
Manage Manufacturing Onboarding: Ensure the Technician Training team delivers consistent, high-quality onboarding for all new manufacturing hires at the Ohio site.
Plan & Schedule Training: Maintain a site-wide training calendar, coordinate resources, and align delivery timelines with production schedules.
Track Outcomes & Drive Continuous Improvement: Measure training effectiveness through pre- and post-training metrics; use data and feedback to continuously improve content and delivery.
Collaborate & Communicate: Act as a key liaison between production leaders, L&D, safety, and quality to ensure alignment and seamless rollout of new training initiatives.
Lead and develop the Tech Training Team: Provide direction and support to technician trainer(s), ensuring excellence in facilitation, documentation, and execution.
Enable internal training capability: Develop and facilitate train the trainer programs, and provide resources that enable teams to deliver their own effective training.
Partner and expand impact: Engage with vendors and external partners to develop specialized training solutions and strengthen local talent pipeline
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support training strategy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Technical Training, or similar roles
People leadership experience
Proven ability to design, manage, and deliver training programs from concept to completion
Strong facilitation skills — able to engage and train both technicians and leaders
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
Strong collaborator and communicator who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams
Data-driven mindset with a focus on training impact and measurable outcomes
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on experience training technicians or production staff
Strong technical knowledge and mechanical ability of manufacturing equipment, practices, and safety standards
Experience working within or directly supporting a manufacturing, production, or heavy industrial environment is preferred

US Salary Range

$98,000—$149,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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.

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To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Mid
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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