[Remote] Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Swarm Aero is at the forefront of redefining air power, developing the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network globally. They are seeking a Product Manager to own the swarm software product roadmap, drive alignment between product vision and engineering capacity, and lead customer discovery sessions to inform product strategy.ResponsibilitiesCreate the future of large-scale drone swarm command and control for the most powerful military everOwn the swarm software product roadmap at Swarm Aero. This includes C2 and autonomy across multiple domains. Define operational requirements and strategic priorities and process them into an optimal roadmapDrive alignment between product vision, engineering capacity, and real-world operator needs, resolving conflicts with data and judgementAuthor product requirements that engineering, QA, and mission teams can execute against without hand-holding, including edge cases, failure modes, and acceptance criteriaOwn the backlog : sprint planning and sequencing decisions made in active partnership with stakeholdersDrive the release process from definition through deployment, including test planning, rollout, and post-release reviewDrive operator & customer understanding at Swarm Aero. Lead discovery sessions with operators, mission planners, and integration partners to surface needs and validate assumptions. Logically develop new and creative solutions to key challenges and anticipate expensive mistakesTranslate field observations and operator feedback into roadmap decisions with clear rationaleServe as the connective tissue between engineering, QA, and executive leadershipIdentify and partner with strategic external vendors and partners. Define goals and interfaces and manage dependency riskSkills5+ years as a Product Manager owning a complex, technically deep product and not a feature area within a productShipped software in a mission-critical or operationally sensitive context where failure had real consequences (defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomy, industrial control systems, or equivalent)Written PRDs for distributed systems, hardware-integrated software, or real-time data pipelines that engineers shipped from without significant re-interpretationManaged competing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups in a high-ambiguity environment and made the call rather than deferred itDirectly conducted operator or end-user discovery interviews and demonstrably changed roadmap direction based on what you learnedOwned the post-release evaluation of features against defined success metrics and acted on what you foundCandidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearanceTo conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 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 eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of StateDirect experience with command-and-control systems, ISR platforms, autonomous systems, or multi-domain operational softwareFamiliarity with systems architecture concepts, enough to pressure-test engineering estimates and spot integration risks earlyExperience working within or alongside government programs, defense contractors, or fielded operational environmentsExposure to hardware/software co-development cycles and the constraints they impose on software deliveryBenefitsMeaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology companyCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceMedical, dental, vision, and 401kPTO and paid sick leaveMonthly wellness stipendDaily catered lunch (office)Paid parental leaveDirect impact on a critical national security missionA world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problemsCompany OverviewSwarm Aero is an aerospace and defense company that develops large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms for defense and missions. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Oxnard, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.swarm.aero.