Staff Product Manager, Launched Effects

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

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This role $222k
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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 1993 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1806 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Product Manager, Launched Effects

As the Staff Product Manager for Anduril's fixed-wing drone portfolio, you will lead the product vision and strategy in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery of customer-driven capabilities. Your day-to-day involves prioritizing the product roadmap, managing IRAD budgets, and coordinating cross-functional IPT activities to drive execution from development through sustained production. You must balance competing priorities, identify risks, and communicate effectively across all levels, from factory floor to executive leadership, without direct authority. The role requires a strong background in aerospace/defense product management, experience with DoD contracts, and the ability to manage budgets and financial planning for complex hardware products. Preferred skills include familiarity with unmanned aerial systems, Agile methodologies, and fast-paced technology company experience.

What you'll do

  • Define product vision and strategy in collaboration with leadership.
  • Develop and prioritize the product roadmap for fixed-wing drone portfolio.
  • Coordinate between Growth, Engineering, Manufacturing to drive execution.
  • Manage IRAD budget allocation and track spending for TRS products.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, leading risk assessment with technical teams.
  • Oversee product lifecycle from development to sustained production readiness.
  • Balance competing priorities and make trade-off decisions at the product level.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in product management or related roles in aerospace/defense.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex hardware products through full lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of engineering development and manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with DoD contracts and government customer interfaces.
  • Proven skill in influencing decisions across cross-functional organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills, translating between technical and business stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.

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