Product Manager, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)

The role

You will define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for the Maritime Domain Awareness product line. You will own end-to-end ISR product definition including sensors, data fusion, and user-facing tools for defense and national security customers.

What you will do

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for the MDA product line.
• Own end-to-end ISR product definition including sensor selection, data capture, fusion, and user-facing features.
• Translate customer watch floor workflows into engineering requirements, wireframes, and technical specifications.
• Be accountable for product outcomes including usability, mission impact, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Work with Engineering, Technical Program Managers, and Hardware and Software leadership to align roadmaps.
• Embed with customers and internal mission teams to capture the voice of the user.
• Support Business Development by contributing to RFIs/RFPs and technical proposals.
• Provide updates on roadmap status, risks, and tradeoffs to executive leadership.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, mission operations, or defense-focused roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) or a related technical discipline.
• Experience operating in or directly supporting maritime operations centers or ISR watch floors.
• Proficiency in writing clear product requirements for hardware-software integrated systems.
• Ability to synthesize customer feedback and analyze complex mission workflows.
• Strong communication skills to articulate strategy to engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Alameda, CA.
• Up to 25% travel to customer locations and operational environments.

Nice to have

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Annual holiday schedule
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Equity grants
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Annual professional development reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles

About the company

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The company maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world.