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.
At Anduril, our Sentry product team is redefining defense technology by delivering autonomous surveillance systems that provide unparalleled situational awareness across air, land, and maritime domains. We design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge hardware-software integrated solutions that leverage robotics, sensor fusion, and AI-driven autonomy to support mission-critical operations.
As a Product Manager for Sentry, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and commercialization of our next-generation surveillance platforms. You will own the entire product lifecycle—from concept to deployment—ensuring our solutions meet mission needs, enhance operational efficiency, and align with strategic business objectives.
Sentry Product Manager will have end-to-end ownership of their assigned products, driving innovation, scalability, and mission success. This role requires a combination of technical expertise in robotics, autonomy, and sensor fusion, alongside strong business acumen and strategic vision to develop and deliver high-performance defense solutions.
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 PRD 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.
- 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 autonomous systems, robotics, sensor fusion, or hardware-software integration.
- 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
- Background in military operations, surveillance, or force protection.
- Experience with supply chain, manufacturing, and scaling production for high-tech hardware products.
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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