Senior Product Manager, Simulation
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
We're looking for a Product Manager to drive simulation
infrastructure and capabilities that enable autonomy development,
testing, and validation at scale across Anduril. The Lattice
Simulation Group builds the foundational infrastructure and
products that power autonomy development, scaled test and
evaluation, operations analysis, and wargaming for the company. In
this role, you'll lead critical initiatives that require both
product thinking and deep technical coordination across teams.
You'll scope and execute complex projects like driving adoption of
Faster-Than-Real-Time (FTRT) testing for autonomy workflows,
driving requirements for Federation and Live-Virtual-Constructive
test infrastructure, and scaling synthetic environment
capabilities. This work requires building relationships across
business lines, understanding diverse technical requirements, and
delivering platform capabilities that enable autonomy developers to
move faster. You should have experience in systems/software
development, and the ability to learn technical concepts quickly.
You will need to be comfortable working with engineers and digging
into the details to understand system dependencies, technical risks
and the impact of key architectural decisions. You should be
excellent at execution and comfortable navigating ambiguity. WHAT
YOU'LL DO Drive platform initiatives. Lead scoping and execution of
simulation infrastructure projects including FTRT testing adoption,
LVC test infrastructure, and synthetic environment capabilities.
Define technical roadmaps that balance immediate needs with
long-term platform goals. Enable autonomy developers. Work directly
with autonomy teams to understand their workflows and pain points.
Drive strategy to shift 80% of autonomy development workflows to
FTRT simulation stacks. Measure adoption and iterate based on
feedback. Coordinate across teams. Build relationships with teams
across all business lines that use simulation infrastructure.
Gather requirements, understand constraints, and align diverse
stakeholders around shared technical direction. Decompose and
execute. Break down ambiguous problems into concrete technical
plans. Work hands-on to scope features, plan sprints, identify
dependencies, and drive execution to completion. Own technical
strategy. Develop technical pathways for complex initiatives like
geospatial infrastructure and synthetic environments. Make
architectural decisions that balance performance, cost, and
developer experience. Communicate context. Translate technical
details for non-technical stakeholders and business context for
engineering teams. Set clear expectations and escalate tradeoffs
when needed. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5-10 years in product
management, software development, or managing complex technical
systems Technical background with experience in simulation systems,
autonomy development, or adjacent domains Track record working on
platform or infrastructure teams with an "enable builders" mindset
Evidence of being scrappy and hands-on to ship projects, not just
planning them Strong ability to build relationships and coordinate
across multiple technical teams Demonstrated success decomposing
complex technical problems and driving execution Excellent written
and verbal communication skills U.S. Person status is required as
this position needs to access export controlled data. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Experience with autonomy development workflows
Experience with FTRT simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SiTL), or
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiTL) testing Familiarity with LVC
architectures, HLA/DIS standards, or distributed simulation systems
Experience with geospatial data pipelines, terrain generation, or
synthetic environments Background in defense, aerospace, or
autonomous systems through industry or education Active security
clearance helpful but not required US Salary Range $166,000 -
$222,000 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:
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. 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.
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