Saildrone

Product Manager, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)

Alameda, California, United States · Full-time

No sponsorship$150k-$180kDetected 7 days ago

Data EngineeringCybersecurityWireframingProduct ManagementProduct StrategySalesBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Saildrone is seeking a Product Manager, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) to join our Product Team.
Reporting to Saildrone Program Management, you will play a critical role in defining and delivering our end-to-end ISR product stack-from onboard sensor strategy to data fusion, APIs, and user-facing mission tools.
Your work will directly shape how defense and national security customers achieve persistent maritime domain awareness using autonomous systems.

Work closely with Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Hardware and Software leadership to align roadmaps, manage tradeoffs, and deliver capabilities on schedule.
Support Business Development by contributing to RFIs/RFPs, technical proposals, and early-stage customer engagements.
Own end-to-end ISR product definition, including sensor selection guidance, data capture, fusion and processing requirements, and user-facing features across UI and API layers.
Perform all responsibilities in alignment with Saildrone's values, security requirements, and operational standards
At Saildrone, we're building operational capability that matters-and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term.

5+ years of experience in product management, mission operations, or defense-focused roles, with demonstrated ownership of products from concept through deployment and scale.
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.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing clear product requirements for hardware-software integrated systems, including data pipelines, analytics, and user interfaces.
Proven ability to synthesize customer feedback, analyze complex mission workflows, and make informed product tradeoffs in ambiguous environments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy, requirements, and priorities 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, with up to 25% travel to customer locations and operational environments.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.
Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents-providing security and peace of mind.
Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.
Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Saildrone's Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) product line, aligning long-term vision with operational mission needs and emerging threats.

The Product function is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering Saildrone's autonomous maritime intelligence capabilities.
We work across hardware, software, and operations to deploy scalable ISR solutions that power global maritime domain awareness in support of national security and defense missions.
Operating in close partnership with Engineering, Mission Operations, and customer-facing teams, we turn operational insight into robust, field-ready products that perform in demanding real-world environments.
Translate customer watch floor workflows and operational requirements into clear, prioritized engineering requirements, wireframes, and technical specifications.
Be accountable for product outcomes, including usability, mission impact, performance, and customer satisfaction.
Embed with customers and internal mission teams to capture the voice of the user, identify capability gaps, and continuously refine product direction.
Provide clear updates on roadmap status, risks, and tradeoffs to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Saildrone is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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