Mission Operations Product Manager – Group 5 Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-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 and testing mission autonomy systems within defense or aerospace contexts, leveraging operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of advanced military aircraft. Strong analytical skills and collaborative abilities are essential for guiding product development and aligning system capabilities with mission objectives.

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Operational Experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFOMission Autonomy System DevelopmentStrong Analytical SkillsAgile Software Development PracticesActive U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Mission Autonomy DevelopmentSystem Design and DevelopmentTest Data AnalysisRequirements DevelopmentProduct Roadmap DefinitionEngineering Risk ManagementMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationCustomer EngagementUnmanned Aerial Systems KnowledgeDefense or Aerospace Context Experience

Soft Skills

Self-StarterDetail-OrientedStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMWeapons School InstructorTest Pilot School GraduateDevelopmental or Operational Test Experience

Industry Keywords

5th Generation AircraftSpecial Access ProgramsNational Airspace Operation StandardsMission AutonomyUnmanned Systems Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Mission Autonomy products supporting 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 trades and explore early designs
Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements, collaborating with engineering teams to implement them
Collaborate with software, hardware, and 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 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 product-capability presentation templates 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 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 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
5th generation aircraft pilot experience preferred
Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, or Developmental or Operational Test experience
Bachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Direct experience developing, testing, and deploying 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 mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and integrating multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of $166,000–$220,000 USD
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