Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

As a Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy, you will join the team to develop mission autonomy products supporting the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles. You will manage the entire product lifecycle from initial requirements development through fielding, defining roadmaps, managing engineering risks, and determining autonomy behaviors. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and test engineers, you will define test requirements and analyze performance in simulated environments to refine system capabilities. The role requires leveraging your operational experience as a pilot or officer of 4th or 5th generation aircraft to make informed engineering trades. Key competencies include analytical skills for interpreting test data, technical knowledge of unmanned systems, and familiarity with agile software development practices. You will also serve as the product voice during customer briefings and demonstrations.

What you'll do

  • Develop Mission Autonomy products for Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from initial requirements development through final fielding.
  • Define product roadmaps, timelines, and engineering risks while guiding cross-functional decisions.
  • Translate mission objectives into technical requirements for software and hardware engineering teams.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze autonomy tests in simulated environments to refine system behaviors.
  • Serve as the primary product voice during customer briefings, demonstrations, and exercises.
  • Create and maintain presentation materials to communicate product capabilities to potential customers.

What we're looking for

  • Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.
  • Experience leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret test data, diagnose behaviors, and recommend improvements.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones.
  • 5th generation aircraft pilot experience (preferred).
  • Weapons school instructor/graduate, test pilot school graduate, or developmental/operational test experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM, direct experience in mission autonomy systems, or familiarity with agile and UAS standards (preferred).

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