Full-Time
Product Manager
Autonomous Surveillance Systems
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Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$142k - $213k/yr
Senior
Irvine, CA, USA
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Background in military operations, surveillance, or force protection.
- Experience with supply chain, manufacturing, and scaling production for high-tech hardware products.
Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security purposes, focusing on providing solutions to government and commercial clients, particularly in the defense sector. The company's main product is the Lattice platform, a software system that integrates various autonomous air, land, and sea vehicles designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables these systems to operate together effectively, ensuring persistent awareness in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and Fury, as well as underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, which are used for inspections and surveys. Unlike many competitors, Anduril emphasizes the integration of its systems and continuous technological updates to maintain a competitive edge. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$6.2B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Integration of Klas's hardware boosts real-time battlefield data synthesis.
- Menace T system enhances operational efficiency in remote settings.
- Partnership with HD HHI expands Anduril's maritime autonomous systems capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Meta's recruitment of Pentagon officials poses a competitive threat to Anduril.
- Integration of Klas's hardware may face regulatory and technical challenges.
- Air Force's interest in cheaper drones could pressure Anduril's pricing strategy.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
- The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
- Anduril's acquisition of Klas enhances its tactical communication capabilities.
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Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
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↑ 0%Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been on a monthslong charm offensive with the Trump administration Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedMeta is courting national security and former Pentagon officials to help sell its virtual reality and AI services to the federal government, Forbes has learned. Multiple former government officials said they were aware of the recruiting efforts.Meta, which recently opened up its Llama AI model for military use, has long maintained lobbyists in D.C., but almost half a dozen current open roles indicate it is bolstering its efforts to secure lucrative government contracts. The company is seeking two public policy managers, including one to focus on the White House — preferably with a security clearance and previous Pentagon work — to “lead our outreach to national security and foreign policy agencies within the Executive Branch of the U.S. government on both policy issues and adoption of our technologies.”In January, Meta hired Francis Brennan, a former Trump advisor, to lead strategic communications out of D.C. Another recent hire, who according to their Linkedin worked for an undisclosed federal government agency for more than a decade, posted about joining Meta to focus on its “intelligence sharing” with the government
Alongside the acquisition news, Anduril introduced a new offering named Menace T, a portable system designed to deliver fast, on site computing and network connectivity in harsh and remote settings, all in a package small enough for one person to carry and deploy within minutes.
Anduril's logo on display at the Defence and Aerospace Expo and Congress in March.
Anduril Industries, the defense startup known for building AI-driven battlefield systems, is acquiring Ireland-based Klas to strengthen its autonomous warfare capabilities. Anduril announced Monday that it has signed a deal to acquire Klas, a company that makes rugged communications gear used by military forces worldwide.The terms of the deal weren‚Äôt disclosed, and it still needs regulatory approval. But the aim is clear: Anduril wants to beef up its autonomous warfare capabilities by combining its software with Klas‚Äôs field-ready hardware.In a news release on its site, the Peter Thiel-backed tech startup said:“Anduril Industries today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a global leader in edge computing and tactical communications. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, brings Klas‚Äô rugged hardware into Anduril’s portfolio of autonomous systems and connected warfare capabilities‚Äîdelivering faster, more resilient and seamlessly integrated solutions for operations in harsh conditions at the tactical edge.”¬†Anduril to Acquire Klas to Boost AI Battlefield Tech and Drone CommunicationsKlas isn‚Äôt some scrappy newcomer. The company has been around for over three decades and has built rugged computers and networking equipment that work in the harshest environments‚Äîplaces where there’s no power grid or cell signal. That kind of gear makes it possible for troops to stay connected and operate drones in the field.Once the deal closes, Anduril plans to integrate Klas’s hardware into Lattice, its central software platform that stitches together data from drones, sensors, and other unmanned systems
Anduril Industries is set to acquire Ireland-based Klas to enhance its AI warfare systems. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will integrate Klas's tactical communication hardware into Anduril's Lattice platform, improving real-time battlefield data synthesis. Klas will continue operations in Ireland and the U.S., with plans to expand. This acquisition is Anduril's ninth since 2017. The company is also in talks for a funding round that could raise its valuation to $28 billion.