Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

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.WHAT YOU’LL DO Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehiclesDrive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fieldingDefine product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering riskWorking closely with engineering leads and business development, evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designsDevelop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirementsWork collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, test engineers, and program managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment between system capabilities and mission objectives in complex operational scenariosPlan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments that replicate real-world scenarios to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy behaviors and supporting productsSupport business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings/demonstrations/exercisesSupport business development in creating and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities that can be used as an 80% solution for customer briefsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAsSelf-starter with high ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the need of the end customerStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvementsOrganized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skillsProven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverablesExperience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customersAbility to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirementsWillingness to work flexible hours. Up to 25% travel as required for customer engagements and product development activitiesActive U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5th generation aircraft pilot experience preferredWeapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, Developmental or Operational Test experienceBachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant fieldDirect experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace contextFamiliarity with agile software development practices Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspaceFamiliarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworksUS Salary Range$191,000—$253,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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