Airbus DS Government Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Product Line Manager to lead the definition development and lifecycle management of our satellite communications product this role you will serve as the nexus between our engineering teams customers business development and executive leadershiptranslating market needs and customer requirements into winning products and compelling roadmaps.

This is a high-visibility cross-functional leadership role that requires deep technical fluency in satellite systems and the commercial acumen to drive profitable product lines from concept through fielding and sustainment. Youll have the opportunity to shape the future of satellite communications technology while working with industry-leading teams on mission-critical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the multi-year product roadmap for assigned satellite communication product lines including ground terminals modem platforms antenna systems and network management software
• Conduct market analysis competitor benchmarking and customer needs assessments to identify gaps and growth opportunities
• Define product vision positioning and go-to-market strategy in coordination with Business Development and Sales
• Prioritize roadmap investments based on ROI strategic alignment regulatory landscape and customer demand signals
• Author and maintain Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) system-level specifications and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Partner closely with systems engineering and software development teams to ensure technical feasibility and on-schedule delivery
• Lead trade studies and design reviews (SRR PDR CDR) representing the product voice
• Define acceptance criteria and oversee product validation and verification activities
• Serve as the primary product owner in customer-facing discussions capability demonstrations and proposal activities
• Collect and synthesize field feedback operational lessons learned and customer enhancement requests into actionable backlog items
• Support business development in shaping opportunities by authoring white papers capability briefs and technical volumes
• Represent the product line at industry conferences trade shows (e.g. SATELLITE MILCOM AUSA) and government program reviews
• Develop and track product line P&L including revenue forecasts cost targets and margin goals
• Coordinate with program managers to ensure feature delivery aligns with contract milestones and budget constraints
• Manage make-vs-buy decisions and supplier engagement for key subsystems
• Establish and monitor KPIs for product performance customer satisfaction and market share
• Manage full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life including obsolescence management and technology refresh planning
• Develop and maintain product documentation: user manuals installation guides training materials and release notes
• Coordinate software release management firmware versioning and field upgrade processes with engineering and logistics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• 7 years of experience in product management systems engineering or program management within the satellite communications defense electronics or aerospace industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of satellite communication architectures including GEO MEO and LEO systems RF link budgets waveform standards (DVB-S2X STANAG etc.) and ground segment design
• Experience with government and DoD acquisition processes including FAR/DFARS ITAR compliance and export control regulations
• Proven ability to write clear technical specifications requirements documents and customer-facing product literature
• Strong executive communication skillsability to present to C-suite government program offices and technical audiences
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering Business (MBA) or related field
• Experience with electronically scanned arrays (ESA/AESA) flat-panel antenna systems or multi-band SATCOM terminals
• Familiarity with RCTA/ARINC standards MIL-STD-461/810 and JITC certification processes
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools such as Jira Confluence or equivalent
• Experience supporting SBIR/STTR programs or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract vehicles
• Knowledge of software-defined networking cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CMMC) and cloud-based ground systems
• PMP PMI-ACP or Pragmatic Institute (AIPMM) certification

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and professional certifications
• Exposure to cutting-edge satellite communication technologies
• A collaborative environment where your expertise has a direct impact on mission success

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.