Director of Product Stratospheric DoD Systems Remote Sensing
Director of Product Stratospheric DoD Systems Remote Sensing
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$ 130000 - 180000
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About Urban Sky:
Urban Sky is a venturebacked aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design build operate and sell stratospheric balloon systems and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications from realtime wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD) NASA and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.
Our team consists of engineers makers developers and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor inclusion respect and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking selfstarting openminded and hardworking team members.
About The Role:
Urban Sky is seeking a Director of Product: Stratospheric DoD Systems & Remote Sensing to lead our Product team in Denver CO. In this role you will be responsible for leading the endtoend product strategy development and lifecycle management of our stratospheric balloon systems payloads software and data products. You will be a team of one (i.e. the only Product person at the Company). You will play a critical part in defining product roadmaps aligning customer needs with technical capabilities and driving innovation to expand our impact in aerospace and earth observation. Collaborating closely with engineering operations and business teams you will ensure our products deliver exceptional value to commercial and government customers including the DoD and NASA.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for Urban Skys stratospheric balloon systems payloads software and data products ensuring alignment with company goals and market demands.
Interact routinely with endusers principally including the U.S. Army U.S. Air Force NASA and others.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including engineering operations and sales to translate customer requirements into innovative scalable and reliable product solutions.
Oversee product lifecycle management from ideation and development to launch and iteration while monitoring performance metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Develop detailed resource and project management plans and work with our finance department to develop financial models to support justification for resourcing net new projects (or redirecting resources to higher priority projects products or features.
Act as a key point of contact for strategic customer relationships including government partners like the DoD and NASA to ensure product offerings meet their missioncritical needs.
Lead relationships and dialogue with thirdparty DoD payload providers (i.e. C5ISR systems) ensuring successful integration of priority thirdparty payloads onto Urban Skys Microballoon platform.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering aerospace business or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or technical MS) preferred.
Direct experience working with and developing Department of Defense (DoD) products including familiarity with DoD procurement processes requirements and mission objectives.
Thorough understanding of DoD requirements with regards to networking cybersecurity regulations etc.
7 years of product management experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role ideally in aerospace remote sensing or a related hightech industry.
Proven track record of developing and launching complex technical products with strong understanding of hardware and software integration.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders manage crossfunctional teams and build relationships with government and commercial customers.
NicetoHaves/Preferred Skills:
Direct experience working with the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF) including familiarity with their procurement processes requirements and mission objectives.
Background in stratospheric or highaltitude systems remote sensing or earth observation technologies.
Knowledge of government contracting compliance standards or regulatory frameworks relevant to aerospace and defense industries.
Established network within the aerospace or government sectors to facilitate partnerships and customer engagement.
Requirements:
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be located near Denver CO
Benefits:
- Salary $130000 $180000 per year
- We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.
Stock Options
Medical Vision and Dental
Unlimited Vacation Days
Cell Phone Bill Stipend
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
This position may require the candidate to deal with commodities software technology defense articles and/or technical data which are subject to the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Additional information may be requested so as to determine whether export authorization is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. If authorization is required employment will be contingent upon the Company successfully obtaining such authorization from the relevant government agency.
Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
