Product Manager, Deployed Optical Systems

Waltham · Lexington, MA (LEX-01) · USD 166,000-220,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026

At a glance

As a Product Manager, you will work cross-functionally with technical program management, growth, operations, engineering, and other functional and program teams to drive innovation, scalability, and mission success of highly performant optical systems.
You will develop a deep understanding of product operational needs and use that knowledge to develop and deliver cutting-edge systems to Anduril's customers.
You will be the driving force between customers, engineers, and production to ensure successful execution and delivery.

Define and execute a long-term product strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
Conduct business case and ROI analyses to guide investment decisions.
Develop product requirements, feature specifications, and pricing models based on market trends, user feedback, and competitive intelligence.
Create Product Requirements Document and similar artifacts that outlines the requirements and features of a product, serving as a guide for business and technical teams to build, delivery and market the capability.
Identify and integrate emerging technologies that enhance Anduril's operational capabilities and market position.
Establish clear product goals and key success metrics and measure progress.
Partner closely with Engineering Leads and Technical Program Managers to ensure product designs meet customer and business requirements while being scalable and manufacturable.
Define and track key performance metrics to ensure successful product outcomes.
Work closely with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets.
Lead margin optimization efforts through efforts including design improvements, make vs buy decisions, new technology introductions.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, or Systems Engineering with a focus on rugged, highly performant operational sensing systems.
Proven ability to lead end-to-end product development, from strategy and design to execution and commercialization.
Strong technical understanding of hardware-software systems, including computer vision, AI/ML, autonomy, networking, and embedded systems.
Experience working with government, defense, or aerospace customers, with familiarity in DoD procurement and acquisition processes.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Background in military operations, surveillance, or force protection.
Experience with supply chain, manufacturing, and scaling production for high-tech hardware products.
Experience with optical systems, particularly infrared systems.

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next