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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The centralized Software Product Design & Research team serves as the connective tissue across Anduril’s ecosystem of software experiences – ensuring that products and workflows scale thoughtfully across platforms, mission types, and domains. As a Product Designer, you will own the entire lifecycle of design working closely with cross-functional partners through discovery, ideation, validation, and delivery. You will work alongside a team of designers and researchers while developing a deep understanding of Anduril customers, and design solutions to support highly technical and complex scenarios. You will have an immediate impact on real-world operations as you design novel interactions that explore the boundaries of human-to-machine control. We are changing the way our military works – from strategic commanders to forward-deployed operators working responsibly with autonomous systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Drive the end-to-end user experience for platform, internal R&D, or vertical product investments; proactively balancing near-term experiments with long-term strategy & vision.
- Shape how product design integrates with engineering & product management through close collaboration, iterative prototyping, and hands-on implementation guidance.
- Lead the definition of high-impact product experiences. From problem decomposition and discovery to defining experience requirements, crafting workflows, and delivery high-fidelity designs.
- Engage with end users and facilitate collaborative workshops with stakeholders to align on user needs, generate ideas, and define concepts or experiments.
- Ensure your work is easy to follow through strong narrative skills, journey maps, user workflows, high fidelity mockups, and documentation rigor.
- Mentor and elevate design peers, contribute in design critiques, champion knowledge sharing, and model productive cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner with our design systems team to evolve the underlying platform through your work at the edge.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in product design, UX, or HCI, with a proven ability to execute high-craft, technically informed solutions.
- Deep expertise in visual and interaction design, with the ability to craft elegant solutions for complex workflows.
- Systems thinking mindset, capable of mapping workflows across multiple user types and operational contexts.
- Strong prototyping skills to drive clarity in decision-making.
- Ability to communicate the “why” behind design decisions; work demonstrating having navigating complex stakeholder requirements across engineering, product, and business teams.
- Portfolio demonstrating high attention to craft and interaction details.
- No prior defense experience necessary – we are looking for designers who can bring diverse perspectives to hard problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading user research sessions including customer discovery, usability testing, and synthesis of complex feedback loops.
- Facilitation skills to lead workshops, guide cross-functional alignment, and strategic decision-making.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity with a proactive approach to problem-solving in mission-critical, time-sensitive environments.
- Familiarity with designing for constrained or high-stakes / safety critical environments (e.g., industrial, aerospace, or defense systems).
- Demonstrated leadership in scaling design operations, mentorship, and improving team efficiency.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
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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