Product Manager, Deployed Optical Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Product Manager, you will work cross-functionally with technical program management, growth, operations, engineering, and other functional and program teams to drive innovation, scalability, and mission success of highly performant optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Define and execute a long-term product strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Conduct business case and ROI analyses to guide investment decisions.
• Develop product requirements, feature specifications, and pricing models based on market trends, user feedback, and competitive intelligence.
• Create Product Requirements Documents and similar artifacts that outline the requirements and features of a product.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies that enhance Anduril’s operational capabilities and market position.

• Engineering & Cross-Functional Execution
• Establish clear product goals and key success metrics and measure progress.
• Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Technical Program Managers to ensure product designs meet customer and business requirements while being scalable and manufacturable.
• Define and track key performance metrics to ensure successful product outcomes.
• Serve as a product evangelist, effectively communicating strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and support.

• Financial & Cost Management
• Work closely with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets.
• Lead margin optimization efforts through design improvements, make vs buy decisions, and new technology introductions.

• Customer & Market Engagement
• Partner with business development and field operations teams to gather customer insights, validate product needs, and refine product offerings.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to ensure Anduril remains at the forefront of autonomous surveillance technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, or Systems Engineering with a focus on rugged, highly performant operational sensing systems.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end product development, from strategy and design to execution and commercialization.
• Strong technical understanding of hardware-software systems, including computer vision, AI/ML, autonomy, networking, and embedded systems.
• Experience working with government, defense, or aerospace customers, with familiarity in DoD procurement and acquisition processes.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in military operations, surveillance, or force protection.
• Experience with supply chain, manufacturing, and scaling production for high-tech hardware products.
• Experience with optical systems, particularly infrared systems.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages available at little to no cost.