Urban Sky is the global leader of tactical stratospheric balloons, specializing in Defense & Intel, Data & Sensing, and Science & Weather. Backed by Techstars.
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).
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems, and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.
Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.
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...
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