Senior Game Designer - Scenario Design for Military Simulations

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to join our innovative team at Anduril Industries. This Senior Game Designer remote position focuses on scenario design for military simulations, where you will create engaging and realistic military scenarios for our next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets. You will collaborate with a talented team to develop and refine scenarios that meet the needs of military stakeholders while showcasing our product's 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 properly 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 and contribute to the development of scenario design frameworks and tools.

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.
• Background in military operations or understanding of military doctrine and procedures.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Generous PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Access to free 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.