Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined, AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success.
ABOUT THE JOB
Andurils Discovery business line is seeking a talented Product Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering features and services critical to the next generation of air and missile defense systems. You will develop domain expertise and perform thorough discovery to devise innovative defense capabilities ready to meet unprecedented defense needs. These capabilities will be robust and reliable, while appropriately leveraging the latest in AI/ML technologies. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has a passion for contributing to national security, then this role is for you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the product roadmap for key missile defense backend services and user interface, translating high-level strategic objectives and urgent warfighter needs into detailed, actionable product roadmaps and specifications.
- Proactively communicate roadmaps and goals to stakeholders and manage expectations of delivery. Escalate large trade offs and necessary decision points as needed.
- Work with business development, proposal, marketing, and compliance leads to communicate product capabilities externally. Participate in large-scale customer exercises and demonstrations.
- Work hands-on to deliver new capabilities across the lifecycle of the product, from initial release and onboarding, through day-to-day improvements. Validate and experiment along the way, acting as the voice of the user throughout.
- Define and monitor key metrics to measure success.
- Interview and iterate with defense operators and subject matter experts, develop insights from such interactions, and propagate user needs clearly through the organization.
- Develop relationships to bridge business and technical worlds. Build tech alongside prolific engineers and designers, and then zoom out to work with business development, operations, customer success, marketing, and finance teams in order to ensure success. Along the way, youll help define and drive product team culture and best practices.
- Partner closely with test engineers and program teams to devise rigorous testing scenarios that validate key functionality, demonstrate operational utility, and drive rapid iteration cycles.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
- 3-5 years in software product development, ideally in highly technical areas which may include AI/ML products, developer solutions, etc.
- A deep understanding of back-end web technologies & distributed systems to consider capabilities and limitations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude for working with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort.
- Proven ability to decompose and organize technically complex projects in a structured approach.
- Demonstrated success decomposing a problem into addressable component parts.
- Proven ability to motivate cross functional teams to do their best work.
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
- Ability to travel for discovery and testing purposes (surges up to 50%).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Defense, national security, or aerospace domain familiarity through experience or education.
- Experience working in a developer focused product team (for example, in cloud services, SDK development, or internal platform infrastructure).
- Experience supporting test design and execution for technically complex, combined hardware/software systems.
- Experience with text planning and execution for combined hardware/software systems.
- Demonstrated interest in code generation technologies.
US Salary Range
$166,000—$220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles:We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support:Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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