Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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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 and hardware engineers to implement requirements and support business development by engaging with customers and creating presentation templates for briefings. This role requires operational experience as a pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, or USMC aircraft, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 25%. Familiarity with agile software practices and mission autonomy principles is preferred.

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.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment.

What we're looking for

  • Operational experience as a USAF, USN, or USMC pilot or CSO/NFO of 4th/5th generation aircraft or RPAs.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data and diagnosing system behaviors.
  • Experience leading full lifecycle product development from concept to delivery.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel up to 25% for customer engagements.
  • Desire to see products meet end-customer needs with high ownership mentality.

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