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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Imaging team develops state-of-the-art optical systems leveraging computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor fusion to provide warfighters and allies with critical advantages.
As Product Manager for Deployed Optical Systems, you will drive innovation, scalability, and mission success across highly performant optical systems. You will work cross-functionally with technical program management, growth, operations, and engineering teams to develop deep understanding of customer operational needs and deliver cutting-edge systems. You will serve as the driving force connecting customers, engineers, and production to ensure successful execution and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
**Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:** Define and execute 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 Documents and similar artifacts outlining requirements and features to guide business and technical teams. Identify and integrate emerging technologies that enhance operational capabilities and market position.
**Engineering & Cross-Functional Execution:** Establish clear product goals and key success metrics. 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. Serve as product evangelist, effectively communicating strategy and goals to internal and external stakeholders.
**Financial & Cost Management:** Work with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets. Lead margin optimization efforts through design improvements, make-vs-buy decisions, and new technology introductions.
**Customer & Market Engagement:** Partner with business development and field operations teams to gather customer insights, validate product needs, and refine offerings. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to ensure Anduril remains at the forefront of autonomous surveillance technology.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Business, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, or Systems Engineering with 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
