Senior Robotic and Autonomous Systems Mission Lead, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance
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.
Anduril’s Mission Autonomy Business Line is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of autonomy capability for multi-domain platforms. We work with customers to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and ultimately deploy and scale fleets of autonomous, heterogeneous UxVs in support of customer missions.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Capture & translate operational needs – Lead on‑site user interviews (may coordinate and work across other functions - UX research, Design), CONOPS reviews, and tabletop exercises to turn joint‑force objectives into clear engineering tasks
- Run simulation‑driven training – Stand up Digital Twin environments; schedule, instruct, and iterate on operator training events; build feedback loops into product backlog
- Own a lean budget – Create spend plans, track burn, and adjust priorities to maximize impact per dollar of on-site user engagement
- Define & measure performance – Establish and report quantitative MOPs/MOEs (e.g., swarm survivability, end‑to‑end kill‑chain time, operator workload) as well as user / stakeholder measures of success (stoplight chart / stakeholder map, risks and mitigations)
- Synchronize stakeholders – Coordinate engineers, flight‑test teams, and government sponsors; brief senior leaders with concise, data‑backed updates that build confidence in Anduril’s ownership of the “Offensive Swarms” problem space. Ensure information sharing and alignment internally (CW, Maritime, Dustin Walker / INDOPACOM strategy)
- Support on-island growth engagements - Assist key growth team members in development and implementation of growth strategy, design and drive engineering development of relevant technology demonstrations for strategic engagement opportunities
- BS in Engineering, CS, or related field; 7+ yrs technical program or product management
- Demonstrated success shaping requirements and delivering software‑hardware capability under tight fiscal constraints
- Hands‑on experience with mission autonomy or simulation / modeling & simulation tools
- Fluent in DoD acquisition, budgeting, and rapid prototyping pathways
- Superb written & verbal communication; able to brief O‑8/SES and below
- Must hold or be able to obtain TS/SCI; willing to work in secure facilities on O‘ahu
- Technical Program Management or Product Management experience in autonomy, UAS, USV, or C2 systems
- Prior operational experience in Fires, Targeting, unmanned systems, or electronic warfare
- INDOPACOM, DARPA, SOF, or Navy program exposure
- Prior military service
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.
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Anduril Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anduril and has not been reviewed or approved by Anduril.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as top-tier, with many roles citing employer-covered medical/dental/vision premiums and 24/7 mental-health resources. Company-paid life insurance and long-term illness/disability coverage add to the protection benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies commonly cite 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all caregivers, alongside fertility, adoption, and related family-planning support. Flexible or unlimited PTO is also referenced, complementing leave benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a standard part of offers and can materially lift total compensation, especially in senior or technical roles. This helps overall pay feel competitive even when base salary appears modest.
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