Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy Aviation SME

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$191,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted
13 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 · Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy Aviation SME

The Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy Aviation SME joins the team to develop mission autonomy products supporting Group 5 autonomous air vehicles. This role involves driving the entire product lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding, defining roadmaps, and managing engineering risk. The individual will develop autonomy behaviors, collaborate with software and hardware engineers to define test requirements, and execute mission autonomy tests in simulated environments. Key responsibilities include evaluating engineering trades, interpreting test data, and supporting business development through customer briefings and demonstrations. Required competencies include operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of 4th or 5th generation aircraft, strong analytical skills, and an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. The work focuses on integrating multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks for unmanned systems.

What does a Product Manager earn in California?

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What you'll do

  • Develop Mission Autonomy products to support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
  • Drive the entire product development lifecycle from initial requirements to final fielding.
  • Define product roadmaps, timelines, and engineering risks while guiding cross-functional product decisions.
  • Develop autonomy behaviors and technical requirements in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Plan and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments to validate system performance.
  • Represent the product during customer briefings, demonstrations, and exercises with business development teams.
  • Create and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities for customer briefs.

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 system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones.
  • 5th generation aircraft pilot experience (preferred).
  • Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, or Developmental/Operational Test experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant field (preferred).

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