Product Manager, Deployed Optical Systems
Anduril· Mission Systems : Imaging Engineering : Imaging - Product Program Management
Waltham, MA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 3w ago
About the role
Anduril Industries is hiring a Product Manager for the Imaging team, focusing on deploying state-of-the-art optical systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation, scalability, and mission success of rugged, high-performance imaging hardware and software for defense applications.
Responsibilities
- 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 Product Requirements Documents and similar artifacts to guide build, delivery and market the capability.
- Identify and integrate emerging technologies that enhance operational capabilities and market position.
- Establish clear product goals and key success metrics and measure progress.
- Partner with Engineering Leads and Technical Program Managers to ensure scalable and manufacturable designs.
- Define and track key performance metrics to ensure successful product outcomes.
- Serve as a product evangelist to drive alignment and support with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with Finance and Business Leadership to set and achieve product financial targets.
- Lead margin optimization through design improvements, make vs buy decisions, and new technology introductions.
- Partner with business development and field operations to gather customer insights and refine offerings.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay at the forefront of autonomous surveillance technology.
Qualifications
- 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 rugged, highly performant operational sensing systems.
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end product development from strategy to 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
Skills
Required:Product strategy and roadmappingBusiness case and ROI analysisProduct requirements and specificationsTechnical communication
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers.
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees; available at little to no cost to employees.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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