Software Product Manager, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / 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 · Software Product Manager, Air Defense

As a Senior Software Product Manager for the Simulation Trainer at Anduril, you will lead the development of core simulation experiences that enable rapid iteration and training against unmanned aerial system threats. You will articulate a clear product vision, gather requirements from military operators, and translate them into a prioritized roadmap. Your role involves decomposing complex problems into technical plans, working closely with engineering teams to scope features and drive execution throughout the product lifecycle. Additionally, you will build consensus among diverse stakeholders, communicate effectively across business and technical domains, and lead hands-on delivery of new simulation capabilities while monitoring KPIs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product development for complex software systems, robust technical aptitude, and experience with concepts like kinematic modeling and real-time distributed systems. Preferred qualifications include background in defense or aerospace, knowledge of modern game engines, and familiarity with DoD training standards.

What you'll do

  • Articulate a clear product vision and own the technical strategy for simulation products.
  • Embed with operators to gather requirements and translate them into a prioritized product roadmap.
  • Diagnose developer community pain points and assess their impact on end-user experience.
  • Decompose complex problems into concrete technical plans and drive execution through sprints.
  • Build consensus among diverse stakeholders around shared technical direction and communicate effectively.
  • Lead hands-on delivery of new simulation capabilities, establishing KPIs to measure success.
  • Own the strategy for leave-behind capabilities to maintain operator proficiency between training sessions.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of product development experience in complex software systems.
  • At least 3 years in hands-on product management for mission-critical applications.
  • Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycle and engineering practices.
  • Ability to decompose complex problems into manageable components.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
  • Comfort with kinematic modeling, sensor physics, and real-time distributed systems.

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