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.

As a Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy, you will develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.

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, working closely with engineering leads and business development
• Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements, collaborating with engineering teams to implement requirements
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams 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 to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement
• Support business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings, demonstrations, and exercises
• Support business development in creating and maintaining updated presentation templates of product capabilities

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Willingness to work flexible hours, up to 25% travel as required
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits package