Product Manager / UAV/drones / Uncrewed Systems / Hybrid / Chicago

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$160000 - $180000/yr

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Satellite
Sensors
Management
Product Development
Startups
SDK
API
Communication
Leadership
Fluency
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing
Satellite Communications
Robotics
Aerospace
Use Cases
System Integration
Embedded Systems
Computer Hardware
Product Strategy
Roadmaps
Program Management
Research and Development
Collaboration
Insurance
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Product Manager, Uncrewed Systems
Hybrid - Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA
Full-Time

A fast-growing critical communications and autonomous systems group is seeking a Product Manager, Uncrewed Systems to lead product development across their satellite-powered software + hardware ecosystem. This team builds rugged, mission-critical technology trusted by commercial, defense, and public-safety operators working at the edge of connectivity.

This is a standout opportunity for a product leader who thrives in complex systems environments. You'll own a high-impact uncrewed systems product line end-to-end - spanning autonomous platforms, robotics, sensors, and embedded integrations. If you want meaningful ownership, work that directly supports teams in the field, and the chance to grow alongside a sharp, fast-moving engineering org, this role offers a rare blend of autonomy, mission, and career acceleration.
Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience managing product development in a startup or fast-paced environment
Hands-on expertise with uncrewed systems (e.g., Group 1-5 UAS)
Familiarity with SDK development and API-driven embedded system integrations
Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to synthesize customer feedback and operational insights into clear product priorities
Technical fluency to collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers

Desired Skills & Experience

Background in satellite communications, robotics, autonomous platforms, or ruggedized hardware
Experience developing proposals for U.S. government-funded programs (SBIR, APFIT, CRADA, etc.)
Experience delivering products used in defense, aerospace, emergency response, or public safety use cases
Prior exposure to field deployments or integrating technologies with third-party platforms

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

40% Systems Integration (uncrewed systems, embedded hardware/software)
40% Product Strategy & Roadmapping
20% Government & External Stakeholder Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

50% Hands-On Product Execution (requirements, roadmaps, field deployment support)
20% Program Management (government-funded R&D deliverables, timelines, milestones)
30% Cross-Functional Collaboration (engineering, BD, customers, third-party partners)

The Offer You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation/PTO
Equity/Stock Options
Hybrid work flexibility
Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems used globally

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 800357
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