Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

1 week, 2 days ago
Full-time
Senior
Product Management
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
  • Drive product development across the full lifecycle from initial requirements development through fielding.
  • Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk.
  • Work with engineering leads and business development to evaluate tradeoffs and explore early design concepts.
  • Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement them.
  • Work with software, hardware, test, and program management teams to define test requirements and align system capabilities with mission objectives.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments that replicate real-world scenarios.
  • Iterate rapidly on autonomy behaviors and supporting products based on test results.
  • Support customer briefings, demonstrations, and exercises as the product voice for business development.
  • Create and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities for customer briefs.

Requirements

  • Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, or USMC 4th- or 5th-generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.
  • Self-starter with a high-ownership, mission-oriented mentality and a strong focus on end-customer needs.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
  • Experience leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers.
  • Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make decisions and manage engineering tradeoffs without clear customer requirements.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel up to 25% for customer engagements and product development activities.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.
  • 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.
  • Direct experience developing, testing, and deploying mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context preferred.
  • Familiarity with agile software development practices preferred.
  • Knowledge of industry and military standards for unmanned aerial systems and operation within national airspace preferred.
  • Familiarity with mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and integrating multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks preferred.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $166,000 to $220,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and related needs.
  • Candidate privacy protections and pre-employment screening conducted through a third-party provider.

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