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Anduril Industries · 5 hours ago

Senior Product Designer, Platform

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Product Designer, you will own the entire lifecycle of design, collaborating with cross-functional partners to create user-centered solutions for complex military systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Product designUX designInteraction designPrototyping skillsUser researchSystems thinkingFacilitation skillsCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

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

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

Benefits

Healthcare 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.

Retirement Savings Plan: UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

Retirement Savings Plan: AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.