Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy Aviation SME

The role

Develop Mission Autonomy products for Group 5 autonomous air vehicles. Drive product development from requirements to fielding and manage product roadmaps and engineering risk.

What you will do

• 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
• Evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs with engineering leads and business development
• Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirements
• Work with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment with mission objectives
• Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments
• Support business development teams through customer briefings, demonstrations, and exercises
• Support business development in creating and maintaining updated presentation templates

Required qualifications

• 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
• Strong analytical skills to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend improvements
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers
• Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make decisions and leverage engineering trades
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with Special Access Programs

Nice to have

• 5th generation aircraft pilot experience
• 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

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance required
• Experience with Special Access Programs required
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.