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Anduril Industries · 9 hours ago

Senior Product Designer, Air & Ground Deterrence

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. As a Senior Product Designer, you will create intuitive interfaces for operators in high-stress environments, collaborating with engineers and researchers to enhance military operations.

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Responsibilities

Plan and run your own research to better understand end operators’ needs, their day to day workflows, and share these insights back to the team
Craft experiences that work for operators - whether they’re on the move, located at fixed sites, or off the grid
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
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 thinkingCommunication skillsMentorshipFacilitation skillsProblem-solving

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
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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