Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

. Develop Mission Autonomy products supporting the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $166,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing mission autonomy products for autonomous air vehicles, with a strong focus on collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and the ability to analyze and interpret test data for system improvements. Holds an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and possesses operational experience in 4th or 5th generation aircraft.

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Mission Autonomy DevelopmentOperational Experience as Pilot or CSO/NFOAnalytical Skills for Test Data InterpretationCollaboration with Multidisciplinary TeamsAgile Software Development Practices

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Hard Skills

Mission Autonomy Systems DevelopmentSystem Design and DevelopmentTest Planning and ExecutionRequirements DevelopmentEngineering Risk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal and Written CommunicationOrganized and Detail-OrientedSelf-Starter with High OwnershipCollaborative Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Unmanned Aerial SystemsDefense or Aerospace ContextMilitary StandardsMission Autonomy PrinciplesSpecial Access Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Mission Autonomy products supporting the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles
Drive product development across the lifecycle from initial requirements development to 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 designs
Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements, collaborating with engineering teams to implement them
Collaborate with software engineers, hardware engineers, test engineers, and program managers to define test requirements and align system capabilities with mission objectives
Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments replicating real-world scenarios
Iterate rapidly to refine autonomy behaviors and supporting products
Support business development as the product voice in customer briefings, demonstrations, and exercises
Create and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities for customer briefs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs
Self-starter with high ownership and mission-oriented mentality
Strong analytical skills, including interpreting test data, diagnosing system behaviors, and recommending actionable improvements
Organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven track record 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 educated decisions and engineering trades without clear customer requirements
Willingness to work flexible hours
Up to 25% travel as required for customer engagements and product development activities
Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs
Preferred: 5th generation aircraft pilot experience
Preferred: Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, or Developmental or 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 current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace
Preferred: Familiarity with mission autonomy principles, unmanned systems, and integrating multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Health, recovery, and employee support benefits