Propulsion Product Manager
Core
Lead satellite propulsion products through their full lifecycle, defining strategy, requirements, and KPIs while acting as a key link between engineering, supply chain, sales, and program teams.
Role type
Propulsion Product Manager
Builds
Satellite propulsion subsystems (regulators, valves, thrusters, feed systems) for Low-Earth-Orbit, geostationary, and interplanetary missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Propulsion
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product lifecycle management, P&L forecasting, investment tracking, supply chain strategy, tech roadmap ownership, customer feedback integration, proposal preparation
Preferred skills
Experience with high-reliability hardware, financial acumen, R&D prioritization
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Define product strategy and roadmap, set cost/lead time/performance targets, manage product P&L and cost databases, track and prioritize development spend, lead continuous improvement within budget, define make/buy decisions and partnerships, maintain product backlog and identify R&D needs, capture customer feedback and update roadmaps, support product proposal preparation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC