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Senior Product Manager, Expeditionary Manufacturing

Firestorm

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 133000 - 182000

Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

At Firestorm were on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressorsregardless of their defense budgetthrough innovative cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision democratized a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley were pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness were pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of Firestorms mobile manufacturing product line xCell. As a member of our Product team your mission is to ensure we are building the right things in the right order and to the right scope while staying tightly aligned with our engineering manufacturing and business development teams. This role will define product strategy manage product roadmaps and ensure successful deployment of mobile manufacturing systems to U.S. and allied defense customers.

You will embed directly with cross-functional teams that regularly interact with defense customers operators and end users. You will translate what you learn in the field into clear priorities strong product artifacts and executable roadmaps. This role requires a mix of curiosity clarity and decisiveness as well as the ability to influence technical and strategic decisions. We are looking for someone who is not afraid to dive into complex problems thrives in ambiguity and who has a strong sense of ownership. You must be proactive in asking the right questions engaging the right people and balancing user needs technical feasibility and business impact.

What Youll Do

Define the product vision strategy and roadmap for the xCell mobile manufacturing platform
Translate user needs customer feedback and market trends into clearly defined product requirements and investment opportunities
Travel to customer sites observe operations and engage directly with defense users to deeply understand workflows pain points and constraints
Prioritize features capabilities and engineering investment to maximize near-term impact and long-term product differentiation
Drive development from early concept through key milestones including SRR PDR and CDR in collaboration with engineering and program leads
Keep stakeholders aligned by clearly communicating roadmap progress key risks and delivery timelines across Engineering Growth and Executive teams
Identify gaps in the roadmap by surfacing unmet customer needs and proposing new initiatives in collaboration with Product Leadership
Participate in real-world testing to validate new features uncover edge cases and ensure product readiness
Actively partner with Growth Engineering and Manufacturing teams to align objectives surface tradeoffs and remove blockers
Build and maintain product artifacts including requirements documentation user journeys backlogs and release plans
Support business development with product briefs proposal content and customer engagements
Make scope and timing tradeoff decisions in coordination with technical and business leadership
Maintain a systems-level view of your product accounting for interdependencies scale future integrations and change management

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
8 years of experience in product management or a program management role.
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Track record of delivering complex technical products ideally in aerospace defense or advanced manufacturing domains
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations supply chain and full product lifecycle management
Experience translating ambiguous customer needs into structured product requirements and development plans
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams make tradeoffs and drive alignment across engineering and business functions
Excellent communication and storytelling skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
High level of ownership; you run toward the fire. Whether thats clarifying a technical detail or helping navigate a regulatory constraint.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of experience in product management or a program management role.
Experience with mobile manufacturing additive manufacturing or digital factory platforms
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes operational test and evaluation (OT&E) and defense program lifecycles
Strong systems thinking mindset with an ability to balance immediate needs and long-term vision
Passion for building tools that serve operators in complex real-world environments
Background in startup or high-growth environments

Work Environment

Based at our Headquarters in San Diego CA
This role requires an on-site presence
We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically for field operations integration events & customer support.

This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment and may involve exposure to loud noise heat cold dust or chemicals (with PPE). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit stand bend reach climb and move about regularly throughout the day. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.

Compensation

US Salary Range: $133000 - $182000 USD

The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors including but not limited to relevant experience education certifications specialized skills geographic location and business needs. Actual compensation may vary and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.

Benefits & Perks

Our culture fosters collaboration respect and trust empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:

We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November & December.
Generous Parental Leave
Lifestyle Spending Account
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Basic Life/AD&D short-term and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services such as free legal and financial support are available to you as well.

Export Control Compliance

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic under federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities women Veterans and those with disabilities to apply and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process please dont hesitate to reach out to us atso we can provide the support you need.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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