Product Development Manager

Sidus Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Manager guides and manages the lifecycle of new technology offerings and feature enhancements to Sidus Space’s product portfolio. The role owns the full lifecycle for embedded compute modules, from concept and requirements definition through development, qualification, launch, and long-term sustainment. It is an onsite position in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Five or more years of product development experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a related complex industry.
Technical expertise related to embedded compute products and spacecraft avionics.
Strong collaboration skills for working with engineering, production, sales, and marketing teams.
Strong analytical abilities and research skills.
Familiarity with agile and lean methodologies for managing product development processes and responding to change.
Excellent data-driven decision-making skills.
Ability to manage time and projects effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with all levels of the organization.
Must meet applicable U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable and absent undue hardship.
Selected candidates are subject to a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certified Product Manager (CPM) certification.

Responsibilities

Own the full product lifecycle for embedded compute modules, from concept and requirements definition through development, qualification, launch, and long-term sustainment.
Build and maintain the product roadmap, balancing customer needs, market trends, and technology developments in space-qualified electronics and OpenVPX architectures.
Research customer needs, new technologies, market trends, and competition.
Translate customer requirements, mission needs, and system-level constraints into product specifications and feature sets.
Participate in product development phases, including analysis, design, prototyping, and testing.
Lead business case development, pricing strategy, and product positioning to support competitiveness in commercial, civil, and national security markets.
Represent the voice of the customer for Sidus products in development.
Lead product documentation delivery and define standard deliverable content in coordination with the CTO, Engineering, and Sales.
Oversee transition to production, including manufacturability improvements, configuration management, and release of stable product baselines.
Monitor product performance in service, address obsolescence, and lead updates or refresh cycles.
Assess market needs and current offerings to identify gaps and, when needed, specify new configuration packages for Sidus products.
Lead or participate in selected customer meetings and solution presentations as a technical advocate for Sidus products.
Support Business Development with technical answers to customer questions about assigned products.
Develop positive strategic relationships across the organization.
Treat coworkers with respect and dignity and help maintain a collaborative culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.