Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy
Washington · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 191,000-253,000 · Posted Oct 14, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- Washington · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
- Salary
- USD 191,000-253,000 · Base salary
About the role
- Anduril Industries is seeking a Mission Operations Product Manager for Group 5 Mission Autonomy to develop products supporting the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles
- Drive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding
- Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk
- Working closely with engineering leads and business development, evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs
- Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements and collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirements
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, test engineers, and program managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment between system capabilities and mission objectives
- Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments that replicate real-world scenarios to validate system performance
- Support business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings/demonstrations/exercises
- Support business development in creating and maintaining updated presentation templates of product capabilities
Requirements
- 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, mission-oriented mentality and a desire to see the product meet the need of the end customer
- 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 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
- Willingness to work flexible hours, with 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 qualifications
- 5th generation aircraft pilot experience preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next
Workplace
- Up to 25% travel as required for customer engagements and product development activities
Skills
- Lattice OS
