Mission Operations Product Manager

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles. Drive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding. Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk. Working closely with engineering leads and business development, evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs. Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirements. Work 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 scenarios. Plan, 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 products. Support business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings/demonstrations/exercises. Support business development in creating and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities that can be used as an 80% solution for customer briefs.

Requirements

• Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.
• Self-starter with high ownership, mission-oriented mentality.
• Desire to see the product meet the need of the end customer.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Experience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers.
• Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirements.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Up to 25% travel as required for customer engagements and product development activities.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs

Nice To Haves

• 5th generation aircraft pilot experience preferred.
• Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, Developmental or Operational Test experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
• Familiarity with agile software development practices
• Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace.
• Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
• Drive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding.
• Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk.
• Evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs.
• Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirements.
• Work 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 scenarios.
• Plan, 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 products.
• Support business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings/demonstrations/exercises.
• Support business development in creating and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities that can be used as an 80% solution for customer briefs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree