Product Manager, Deployed Optical Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity grants

Recovery support

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Product Manager in Waltham, Massachusetts, to drive innovation in highly performant optical systems. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, product strategy, and customer engagement, ensuring product alignment with market needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in government or aerospace sectors, and a proven track record in product management and engineering. The salary range is $166,000 — $220,000 USD, plus competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, or Systems Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end product development.
• Strong technical understanding of hardware-software systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a long‑term product strategy and roadmap.
• Partner closely with Engineering Leads to ensure product designs meet requirements.
• Work with Finance to set and achieve product financial targets.

Skills

Product Management

Systems Engineering

Technical Acumen

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Business, or related technical field

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
  • 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.
• Engineering & Cross‑Functional Execution
  • 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.
  • Serve as a product evangelist, effectively communicating strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and support.
• Financial & Cost Management
  • 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.
• Customer & Market Engagement
  • 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.

REQUIRED 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.
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

US Salary Range: $166,000 — $220,000 USD (filter base salary only; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations). Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers.

Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, explore our benefits.