Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Air Dominance & Strike : Mission Autonomy Engineering : Program Management

Product Manager for Mission Autonomy, focusing on autonomous air vehicles. Drives product lifecycle, defines roadmaps, develops autonomy behavior requirements, and collaborates with engineering teams. Requires operational experience as a pilot and strong analytical skills for testing and system diagnosis. Preferred experience in mission autonomy systems development and testing in defense/aerospace.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
  2. Drive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding.
  3. Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk.
  4. Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements.
  5. Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments that replicate real-world scenarios to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy behaviors and supporting products.

Skills

Required

  • Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills.
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
  • Experience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers.
  • Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirements.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • 5th generation aircraft pilot experience
  • Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, Developmental or Operational Test experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
  • Familiarity with agile software development practices
  • Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace.
  • Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks.

What the JD emphasized

  • Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs
  • Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.

Other signals

  • Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements
  • Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments
  • Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems