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About The Role: 

Urban Sky is seeking a Director of Product: Stratospheric Defense Systems to lead our Product team in Denver, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end product strategy, development, and lifecycle management of our stratospheric balloon systems, payloads, software and data products. You will be a team of one (i.e., the only Product person at the Company). You will play a critical part in defining product roadmaps, aligning customer needs with technical capabilities, and driving innovation to expand our impact in aerospace and earth observation. Collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and business teams, you will ensure our products deliver exceptional value to commercial and government customers, including the DoD and NASA.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for Urban Sky's stratospheric balloon systems, payloads, software and data products, ensuring alignment with company goals and market demands. 

• Interact routinely with end-users, principally including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, NASA, and others.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and sales, to translate customer requirements into innovative, scalable, and reliable product solutions. 

• Oversee product lifecycle management, from ideation and development to launch and iteration, while monitoring performance metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement. 

• Develop detailed resource and project management plans and work with our finance department to develop financial models to support justification for resourcing net new projects (or redirecting resources to higher priority projects, products, or features.)  

• Act as a key point of contact for strategic customer relationships, including government partners like the DoD and NASA, to ensure product offerings meet their mission-critical needs. 

• Lead relationships and dialogue with third-party DoD payload providers (i.e., C5ISR systems), ensuring successful integration of priority third-party payloads onto Urban Sky's Microballoon platform. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or technical MS) preferred. 

• Direct experience working with and developing Department of Defense (DoD) products, including familiarity with DoD procurement processes, requirements, and mission objectives. 

• Thorough understanding of DoD requirements with regards to networking, cybersecurity, regulations, etc.  

• 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in aerospace, remote sensing, or a related high-tech industry. 

• Proven track record of developing and launching complex technical products, with strong understanding of hardware and software integration. 

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage cross-functional teams, and build relationships with government and commercial customers. 

Nice-to-Haves/Preferred Skills: 

• Direct experience working with the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF), including familiarity with their procurement processes, requirements, and mission objectives. 

• Background in stratospheric or high-altitude systems, remote sensing, or earth observation technologies. 

• Knowledge of government contracting, compliance standards, or regulatory frameworks relevant to aerospace and defense industries. 

• Established network within the aerospace or government sectors to facilitate partnerships and customer engagement. 

Requirements: 

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident 

• Must be located near Denver, CO 

Benefits: 

• Equity Compensation in the form of Company Stock Options

• Medical, Vision and Dental 

• Unlimited Vacation Days

• Cell Phone Bill Stipend