Senior Game Designer - Scenario Design for Defense Technology

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to join our innovative team at Anduril Industries. In this Senior Game Designer remote position, you will play a crucial role in shaping military scenarios for our advanced defense technology systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team to create engaging and realistic military scenarios that enhance our next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop engaging military scenarios that demonstrate system capabilities and address realistic operational challenges.
• Create detailed scenario documentation including mission objectives, environmental conditions, force compositions, and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with the UX team to design intuitive scenario creation tools that enable military users to quickly build and modify complex simulations.
• Balance simulation fidelity with narrative elements to ensure scenarios are both realistic and engaging for users.
• Work closely with Systems Designers to ensure scenarios leverage existing gameplay systems and identify opportunities for new features.
• Present scenario concepts to military stakeholders, explaining design decisions and gathering feedback.
• Champion best practices for scenario design within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Interactive Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience in level design, scenario design, or mission design for games or interactive simulations.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating scenario/mission/level design work for complex interactive applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create clear design specifications.
• Experience with Custom Game Engines, Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing campaigns or scenarios for RTS games, military simulations, wargames, or defense applications.
• Knowledge of XR design principles and constraints.
• Experience designing scenario authoring tools or level editors.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
• Generous PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Access to mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.