Product Manager, Autonomous Surveillance Systems - Anduril Industries

ABOUT THE TEAM

At Anduril, our Sentry product team is redefining defense technology by delivering autonomous surveillance systems that provide unparalleled situational awareness across air, land, and maritime domains. We design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge hardware-software integrated solutions that leverage robotics, sensor fusion, and AI-driven autonomy to support mission-critical operations.

As a Product Manager for Sentry, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and commercialization of our next-generation surveillance platforms. You will own the entire product lifecycle—from concept to deployment—ensuring our solutions meet mission needs, enhance operational efficiency, and align with strategic business objectives.

ABOUT THE JOB

Sentry Product Manager will have end-to-end ownership of their assigned products, driving innovation, scalability, and mission success. This role requires a combination of technical expertise in robotics, autonomy, and sensor fusion, alongside strong business acumen and strategic vision to develop and deliver high-performance defense solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
  • 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.
• Engineering & Cross-Functional Execution
  • 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.
• Financial & Cost Management
  • 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.
• Customer & Market Engagement
  • 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.

REQUIRED 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 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in military operations, surveillance, or force protection.
• Experience with supply chain, manufacturing, and scaling production for high-tech hardware products.