# Director of Product: Stratospheric Defense Systems at Urban Sky

- Company: Urban Sky
- What the company does: Urban Sky is the global leader of tactical stratospheric balloons, specializing in Defense & Intel, Data & Sensing, and Science & Weather. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://urbansky.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Denver, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2025-06-05
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/urbansky/jobs/4002501009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/urban-sky-director-of-product-stratospheric-defense-systems/

## 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

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