Optical Systems Product Manager — Deployed Autonomy

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation, scalability, and mission success of advanced optical systems. You will collaborate with program management, growth, operations, engineering, and other teams to translate customer needs into delivering cutting-edge systems for Anduril’s customers.

You will develop a deep understanding of product operational needs and align stakeholder goals with strategy, ensuring successful execution and delivery in a defense-focused

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with government, defense, or aerospace customers, with familiarity in DoD procurement and acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Serve as a product evangelist, effectively communicating strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and support.
• Work closely with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets.
• Lead margin optimization efforts through design improvements, make vs buy decisions, new technology introductions.
• Partner with business development and field operations teams to gather customer insights, validate product needs, and refine product offerings.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to ensure Anduril remains at the forefront of autonomous surveillance technology.

Skills

Product management

Program management

Systems engineering

Hardware-software

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Product Manager to drive innovation, scalability, and mission success of advanced optical systems. You will collaborate with program management, growth, operations, engineering, and other teams to translate customer needs into delivering cutting-edge systems for Anduril’s customers.

You will develop a deep understanding of product operational needs and align stakeholder goals with strategy, ensuring successful execution and delivery in a defense-focused