Chief Product Manager– Collaborative Autonomy and Controls

STR • Melbourne, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics, sense-making, and autonomy technologies. Our team consists of passionate, motivated individuals with backgrounds and interests in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation to improve mission success for our customers.
The Collaborative Autonomy and Controls (CAC) Group in the AC2 Division develops multi-agent autonomous systems executing multiple missions in a variety of operating domains. By leveraging expertise with machine learning, advanced algorithms, and software development best practices, we build technologies that transform reconnaissance, tactical operations, and many other mission areas.
This position will work with CAC leadership to craft, drive, and execute a product development and marketing strategy that will integrate, test, and demonstrate CAC capabilities to achieve (1) more efficient re-use on new B2G (Business-to-Government) Research and Development opportunities, (2) integrated system offerings for B2G system acquisition opportunities, and (3) component and sub-system offerings for B2B (Business-to-Business) supply chain opportunities. The role involves working with customers, end users, and CAC capability product owners to shape product development backlogs that balance short-term program goals with long-term and emerging customer needs. The position requires working with a diverse set of customers and diverse set of problems, technology areas, and engineering teams. Support product architecture and design reviews as part of an agile development process. This position will take advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR’s facilities, you are welcome to work remotely.

Requirements

• BS in engineering or related technical field with 15+ years’ experience
• Demonstrated expertise in autonomy system and algorithm development
• Experience leading system and technology development teams
• Proven understanding of multi-agent systems, collaborative operations, coordination and orchestration algorithms, distributed sense-making and control, and collaborative autonomy stacks
• Proven understanding of motion planning, constraint optimization, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead moderate to large engineering teams (10-40 engineers) through complete Agile development lifecycle including task definition, delegation, and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in working with both internal leadership and external customers in the development and execution of technology and system development programs
• US. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in technical field
• Experience with intelligent system architectures and machine learning methods
• Active Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Craft, drive, and execute a product development and marketing strategy that will integrate, test, and demonstrate CAC capabilities to achieve (1) more efficient re-use on new B2G (Business-to-Government) Research and Development opportunities, (2) integrated system offerings for B2G system acquisition opportunities, and (3) component and sub-system offerings for B2B (Business-to-Business) supply chain opportunities.
• Work with customers, end users, and CAC capability product owners to shape product development backlogs that balance short-term program goals with long-term and emerging customer needs.
• Support product architecture and design reviews as part of an agile development process.

Benefits

• STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior