Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles. 

• Drive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding. 

• Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk. 

• Working closely with engineering leads and business development, evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs. 

• Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirements.  

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, test engineers, and program managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment between system capabilities and mission objectives in complex operational scenarios. 

• Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments that replicate real-world scenarios to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy behaviors and supporting products. 

• Support business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings/demonstrations/exercises. 

• Support business development in creating and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities that can be used as an 80% solution for customer briefs. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.  

• Self-starter with high ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the need of the end customer. 

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements. 

• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills. 

• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.  

• Experience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers. 

• Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirements. 

• Willingness to work flexible hours. Up to 25% travel as required for customer engagements and product development activities. 

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5th generation aircraft pilot experience preferred.  

• Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, Developmental or Operational Test experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant field 

• Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context. 

• Familiarity with agile software development practices  

• Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace. 

• Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks.