Product Manager (Drone Stack)

Join Applied Intuition as a Product Manager for DroneStack, where you'll own the strategy, research, and execution for our drone technology. You don't need to be an expert in drones or defense, but you should be a fast learner who can immerse yourself in a complex technical domain. You'll conduct primary research with military operators, define the product roadmap, and work with a strong engineering team to deliver products that give warfighters a decisive edge.

• Own product strategy for DroneStack, defining the roadmap and making prioritization calls across various product areas.
• Conduct primary research with military operators to understand their needs and translate findings into product strategy.
• Drive the transition from programs to products, identifying patterns across customer engagements and defining repeatable product solutions.
• Strong design sensibility. You care about how products feel to use, not just what they do. You've collaborated closely with designers or driven UX decisions yourself, particularly for workflow-heavy or operations-focused tools
• Comfort with deep technical systems. You don't need a background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace — but you should have experience working on technically complex products (hardware + software, real-time systems, developer tools, infrastructure, etc.) and be energized by learning how things work at a systems level
• Prior work at an early-stage or high-growth company where you wore multiple hats
• BS/BA degree in a technical or analytical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, or similar). Advanced degrees are welcome but not required
• Experience with defense or government customers, even outside of autonomy (understanding of acquisition cycles, program structures, or operational environments)
• 5–7 years of product management experience across at least two meaningfully different environments (different industries, product types, company stages, or customer segments). We value breadth and adaptability over narrow specialization
• Exceptional research instincts. You know how to learn a market from scratch: talking to users, studying workflows, reading doctrine, attending field exercises, and synthesizing what you find into actionable product direction. You've done this at least once in a domain that was new to you
• Exposure to international markets or customers
• Experience founding a company or leading a 0-to-1 product initiative
• Experience working on products that span hardware and software
• A track record of shipping products, not just features. You've owned a product end-to-end — from research and strategy through design, build, launch, and iteration. You've made the hard calls about what not to build
• Clear, structured communication. You can write a crisp product brief, present a strategy to senior leadership, and run a productive design review with engineers. You tailor your communication to the audience — whether that's a general officer or a software engineer
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles