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Job Summary:
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Game Designer will create engaging gameplay systems for next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets, collaborating closely with creative and technical teams.
Responsibilities:
• Design and develop core gameplay systems including unit behavior models, command structures, and decision-making frameworks for military simulations
• Create detailed combat systems that accurately model weapons effectiveness, damage modeling, and battlefield outcomes
• Create design documentation that clearly communicates system functionality, user interactions, and expected outcomes
• Design scenario creation tools that allow users to quickly build and modify complex military simulations
• Balance simulation fidelity with usability to ensure systems are both realistic and accessible to military users
• Work closely with AI programmers to design behavior trees, finite state machines, and other AI systems that drive realistic simulation behavior
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement sensor modeling systems (radar, sonar, ELINT, etc.)
• Partner with UI/UX designers to create intuitive command interfaces for complex military operations that are presented effectively in XR environments
• Identify technical constraints early and develop creative solutions that maintain design integrity while meeting platform requirements
• Prototype gameplay systems to validate concepts before full implementation
• Present gameplay system designs to stakeholders, explaining design decisions and gathering feedback
• Collaborate with business teams and defense subject matter experts to scope system design deliverables
• Maintain effective working relationships with military stakeholders to ensure gameplay systems support mission objectives
• Partner with project managers to ensure design deliverables align with program milestones and customer expectations
• Monitor design scope and iterate based on user feedback, technical constraints, and evolving requirements
• Champion best practices for systems design within the organization
• Mentor junior designers on gameplay systems development
• Foster a culture of open communication, and continuous improvement
• Drive innovation in military simulation design by researching and applying emerging game design methodologies
• Contribute to the overall vision of the Sand Table platform by identifying opportunities for gameplay and usability enhancements
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems design for games or interactive simulations
• Strong portfolio demonstrating systems design work for complex interactive applications
• Experience with behavior trees, finite state machines, and other AI-driven gameplay systems
• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to create clear design specifications
• Strong analytical skills for gameplay balancing and iterative design
• Excellent spoken and written communication with experience presenting design concepts to stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven environment
• Experience with Custom Game Engines, Unity or Unreal Engine
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred:
• Experience designing RTS Games, military simulations, wargames, or defense applications
• Knowledge of XR design principles and constraints
• Background in AI design for games or simulations
• Experience shipping at least one AAA game title in a similar role
• Active security clearance
Company:
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.