Director of Product
Core
First dedicated product leader defining roadmap and capabilities for high-performance unmanned systems (drones) to serve military operators and government stakeholders.
Role type
Director of Product (Hardware/Defense)
Builds
High-performance unmanned systems (UAS) and related capabilities for defense applications.
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Product roadmap ownership, executive-level operation, hardware systems understanding, user research with military operators, external product documentation, stakeholder representation, FPV/drone warfare landscape knowledge
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace/robotics industry experience, fast-scaling hardware startup experience, prototype-to-manufacturing knowledge, government acquisition process familiarity, FPV pilot experience
Technologies
FPV systems, autonomous capabilities, commercial technology integration
Responsibilities
Own product roadmap translating CEO vision and warfighter needs into prioritized capabilities; Define new product lines and partner with Engineering for execution; Lead product representation at fly-offs, field demonstrations, and government engagements; Conduct direct user research with military operators; Author external product documentation and proposal inputs; Represent product vision to candidates, investors, and partners
Seniority
Director, executive level