Air Dominance & Strike - Robotic and Autonomous Systems Mission Lead - Active Clearance
Anduril
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 century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s 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
Anduril’s Mission Autonomy Business Line is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of autonomy capability for multi-domain platforms. We work with customers to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and ultimately deploy and scale fleets of autonomous, heterogeneous UxVs in support of customer missions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Capture & translate operational needs – Lead on‑site user interviews (may coordinate and work across other functions - UX research, Design), CONOPS reviews, and tabletop exercises to turn joint‑force objectives into clear engineering tasks
- Run simulation‑driven training – Stand up Digital Twin environments; schedule, instruct, and iterate on operator training events; build feedback loops into product backlog
- Own a lean budget – Create spend plans, track burn, and adjust priorities to maximize impact per dollar of on-site user engagement
- Define & measure performance – Establish and report quantitative MOPs/MOEs (e.g., swarm survivability, end‑to‑end kill‑chain time, operator workload) as well as user / stakeholder measures of success (stoplight chart / stakeholder map, risks and mitigations)
- Synchronize stakeholders – Coordinate engineers, flight‑test teams, and government sponsors; brief senior leaders with concise, data‑backed updates that build confidence in Anduril’s ownership of the “Offensive Swarms” problem space. Ensure information sharing and alignment internally (CW, Maritime, Dustin Walker / INDOPACOM strategy)
- Support on-island growth engagements - Assist key growth team members in development and implementation of growth strategy, design and drive engineering development of relevant technology demonstrations for strategic engagement opportunities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Engineering, CS, or related field; 7+ yrs technical program or product management
- Demonstrated success shaping requirements and delivering software‑hardware capability under tight fiscal constraints
- Hands‑on experience with mission autonomy or simulation / modeling & simulation tools
- Fluent in DoD acquisition, budgeting, and rapid prototyping pathways
- Superb written & verbal communication; able to brief O‑8/SES and below
- Must hold or be able to obtain TS/SCI; willing to work in secure facilities on O‘ah
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Program Management or Product Management experience in autonomy, UAS, USV, or C2 systems
- Prior operational experience in Fires, Targeting, unmanned systems, or electronic warfare
- INDOPACOM, DARPA, SOF, or Navy program exposure
- Prior military service
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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