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.
The centralized Software Product Design & Research team serves as the connective tissue across Anduril's ecosystem of software experiences – ensuring that products and workflows scale thoughtfully across platforms, mission types, and domains. You will join the central team as a mission product designer – deployed to support Anduril's Tactical Reconnaissance & Strike organization alongside another designer focused in this domain. Together, you will own the design direction for mobile and web experiences that enable tactical operations, working closely with specialized stakeholders including autonomous systems engineers, product managers, and end users in mission-critical environments. As part of the central team, you'll maintain full access to the broader design community for critique, collaboration, and knowledge sharing while building deep expertise in a specialized operational domain that has immediate real-world impact.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Own mobile-first product experiences for tactical operations alongside web-based workflows from discovery to delivery – leveraging established [tactical] mobile conventions as a foundation while identifying opportunities to redefine interaction patterns based on validated user needs.
- Lead discovery and validation through direct engagement with end users in operational contexts and collaborative workshops with stakeholders; synthesize findings into design decisions that demonstrably improve mission-critical workflows in a fast-paced environment where speed to deployment is essential.
- Proactively identify design opportunities with minimal direction, defining what needs to be designed and driving work forward autonomously – balancing near-term delivery needs with system-level thinking across interconnected workflows.
- Shape how product design integrates with engineering & product management through close collaboration, iterative prototyping, and hands-on implementation guidance.
- Ensure your work is easy to follow through strong narrative skills, journey maps, user workflows, high fidelity mockups, and detailed documentation rigor.
- Partner with our design systems team to evolve the underlying platform through your work at the edge.
- 5+ years of experience in product design, UX, or HCI, with a proven ability to execute high-craft, technically informed solutions.
- Proven experience designing mobile-first product experiences with deep understanding of mobile interface patterns, constraints, and interaction paradigms.
- Self-directed work style with demonstrated ability to operate autonomously – identifying gaps, defining scope, and driving design forward without constant direction.
- Experience designing for operational or tactical contexts where workflows require precision, speed, and clarity under time-sensitive conditions.
- Deep expertise in visual and interaction design with ability to craft elegant solutions for complex workflows; portfolio demonstrating high attention to detail.
- Systems thinking mindset, capable of mapping workflows across multiple user types and operational contexts.
- Strong prototyping skills to drive clarity in decision-making.
- Ability to communicate the "why" behind design decisions; work demonstrating having navigating complex stakeholder requirements across engineering, product, and business teams.
- No prior defense experience necessary – we are looking for designers who can bring diverse perspectives to hard problems.
- Experience designing for provisioning and configuration at scale – creating workflows that ensure consistency, minimize errors, and provide clear visibility across operational states.
- Track record of delivering high-quality design work against firm deadlines in fast-paced, mission-critical environments where priorities shift rapidly and ambiguity is the norm.
- Experience working within established design systems while contributing thoughtful extensions for domain-specific needs.
- Experience leading user research sessions including customer discovery, usability testing, and synthesis of complex feedback loops.
- Facilitation skills to lead workshops, guide cross-functional alignment, and strategic decision-making.
- Familiarity with designing for constrained or high-stakes / safety critical environments (e.g., industrial, aerospace, or defense systems).
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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.
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