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.

About the Role

As a UX Design Lead for C2 Systems at Anduril, you will be the visionary force behind the user experience, directly shaping the software products used in defense technology. Your role involves a blend of design leadership, user research, and hands-on creation of user experiences and interactions that address real-world military challenges. By engaging closely with end-users, you will translate their needs into designs that not only solve critical problems but also pave the way for the future of defense technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user experience (UX) design or service design with a knack for translating and visualizing complex technical concepts into user-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead user experience initiatives for the C2 Systems, transforming complex technical and operational requirements into easily comprehensible user flows, narratives, concepts of operation (CONOP), user interfaces, and experiences.
Design and prototype innovative solutions, creating persuasive and functional design concepts for current and future software applications.
Engage with SMEs, both internal and external, to drive clear decomposition of required product capabilities within the C2 domain. Advocate for the prioritization of these capabilities by demonstrating their potential cross-business line utility and user impact to the Platform team.
Facilitate interactive workshops and collaborative design sessions with stakeholders across disciplines to identify user needs, generate ideas, and validate design concepts.
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in C2-specific workflows, ensuring that user experiences are grounded in a deep understanding of operational contexts and user needs.
Participate in- and sometimes lead comprehensive user research, including interviews, usability testing, and field studies, to gather insights that drive design decisions.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions meet strategic objectives and user needs.
Develop and maintain UX documentation such as service blueprints, journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups.
Champion the integration of user research findings into the product development lifecycle, influencing the strategic direction of C2 Systems.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in UX design or related field with a focus on complex systems or products.
Proven ability to translate technical and domain-specific information into narratives, conops, and feature definitions.
Demonstrated ability to lead user research and apply insights to design impactful user experiences.
Experience in conducting research, synthesis, and driving product roadmap creation.
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).
Ability to articulate user experience concepts and prototypes to stakeholders and team members effectively.
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects and priorities.
Willingness to travel as needed to engage with users and stakeholders (up to 25%)
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated aptitude across a broad range of product types (internal tools, customer-facing applications, tools for technical customers)
Experience in defense, aerospace, or other related fields, with an insight into the operational context of the users.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates design thinking, problem-solving, and user-centric solutions.
Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead interactive planning and decomposition sessions.
Self-starter with the ability to successfully navigate through ambiguity and loosely defined organizational structures

US Salary Range

$154,000—$231,000 USD

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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- 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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