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
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About Anduril Industries

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 at Group 5 Mission Autonomy, you will lead the development of autonomous air vehicle products from concept to fielding, working closely with engineering and business teams. Your responsibilities include defining product roadmaps, managing cross-functional decisions, and conducting mission autonomy tests in simulated environments to validate system performance. You will collaborate with software, hardware, test engineers, and program managers to ensure alignment between system capabilities and mission objectives. Ideal candidates have operational experience as a pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, or USMC aircraft, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work in agile environments. Familiarity with mission autonomy principles and unmanned systems is preferred, as well as an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Develop Mission Autonomy products for Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
  • Define product roadmaps and manage engineering risk throughout the lifecycle.
  • Evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs with engineering leads.
  • Plan and execute mission autonomy tests in simulated environments for validation.
  • Support business development by providing 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.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret test data and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Experience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel up to 25% for customer engagements and product development activities.
  • Desire to see the product meet the need of the end customer, with high ownership and mission-oriented mentality.
  • Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy and unmanned systems integration.

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