RTI International

Senior Product Manager, Mid-Atlantic

Remote (US) · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 7 days ago

Distributed SystemsCybersecurityProduct ManagementProduct StrategyRoboticsCommunication

About the role

RTI Connext software powers over 500 defense programs across land, sea, air, and space.
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Own the A&D product direction
Build a deep view of UAS, autonomy, maritime, C-UAS, and JADC2/MOSA requirements and how they shape needs for distributed systems, security, real-time data, and interoperability.
Collaborate with Sales and BD to optimize pricing, licensing, and the overall product strategy to ensure streamlined adoption within target accounts.
Partner cross-functionally for successful adoption
Partner with Sales, BD, and Marketing to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions and differentiators.
Develop product positioning that help Sales and BD teams win new business in the top DoD priorities.
Contribute to strategic go-to-market plans for key programs and partners.
Build and maintain deep insight into the competitive landscape, customer missions, and government modernization trends.
Use this insight to drive RTI's long-term A&D product strategy.
Product Manager in the Mid-Atlantic region to drive the future of real-time software in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent military/industry experience).
Strong understanding of UAS and/or Maritime systems, including autonomy, edge computing, mission control, and data distribution.
Ability to connect technical features (e.g., data-centric middleware, security, interoperability) to mission outcomes and business value.
US Citizenship required*
Work with other Product and Engineering stakeholders to prioritize capabilities required for A&D adoption i.e. security, interoperability, platform support, performance, tooling, and integration needs.

Experience in a product role within Aerospace & Defense domains, including Product Manager, Product Owner, Platform/Product Architect, or Platform/Product Engineer.
Experience supporting DoD, OEMs, or Tier-1 primes in A&D programs.
US Military Veteran status (or Reserve status) is a plus.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required.
💎 Nice To Have / Preferred

Experience supporting DoD, OEMs, or Tier-1 primes in A&D programs. US Military Veteran status (or Reserve status) is a plus.
Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, funding mechanisms (e.g. OTAs), and strategic initiatives.
Familiarity with DDS, real-time systems, or distributed communication software.
Exposure to international defense markets or export-controlled environments.
Proven success driving go-to-market or growth experiments (pilots, demos, product-led outreach).
Flexible Work: Remote schedule + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home.
Comprehensive

Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards.

Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards.
Health, dental, flexible PTO, and an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation.
Remote schedule + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home.

RTI is the software framework company for physical AI systems, with a mission to run a smarter world.
Learn more at www.rti.com.
RTI is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Validate roadmap direction with key customers and convert insights into actionable product decisions.
🎯 What We're Looking For /
We are looking for a product manager who possesses insights into emerging trends, particularly UAS, Autonomy, Maritime, and related mission systems.
In this role, you'll drive product strategy for how Connext serves A&D customers.
This role is a fit for someone who enjoys defining what to build and why, grounding product decisions in customer needs, mission outcomes, and market realities.
We are defined by our "Working as One" culture and truly care about team's interaction.

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