Product Manager- Multiple Locations (Washington, D.C., Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA, Ann Arbor, MI, Ft. Walton Beach, FL)
EpiSci
Product
Multiple locations
Posted on Feb 2, 2025
Are you ready to take the helm in shaping the future of tactical mission autonomy, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with trailblazers who are turning cutting-edge dreams into tangible reality? As a vital member of the growing EpiSci team, your influence will be immediate and transformative as we propel towards a future where security and autonomy unite in unprecedented ways.
EpiSci isn't just another company; we're a rapidly ascending force of innovation, forging ahead with next-gen tactical mission autonomy technologies that span defense, aerospace, and commercial domains. At our core, we wield the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomy algorithms, wireless communications, and digital signal processing to surmount the most formidable national security challenges. Our Tactical AI prowess is nothing short of extraordinary, offering robustness, dependability, and a rapid adaptability that thrives on the frontlines of emerging missions and obstacles. Picture developing AI aviators for cutting-edge aircraft like the F-22 and F-16, revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems, and fueling the skies with swarms of autonomous UAVs supercharged by sensor fusion.
We understand and cherish the richness that diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the table. At EpiSci, we wholeheartedly invite every exceptional individual, regardless of their journey, to join our ranks and become a driving force behind the secure and autonomous world of tomorrow. Your future at EpiSci awaits—ignite your potential and let's redefine what's possible, together.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.
Core Responsibilities
- What You’ll Do:
- Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, business development, and operations.
- Own product lifecycle from concept to launch to delivery.
- Prioritize features based on customer feedback, business impact, and technical feasibility.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
- Work closely with engineering teams to translate requirements into actionable software development tasks.
- Communicate product updates and strategy to stakeholders.
- Lead go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Product Strategy & Vision: Develop and communicate product vision and strategy.
- Roadmap Planning: Define and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with company goals.
- Customer Research: Engage with customers to gather insights and validate product decisions.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive product success.
- Agile Development: Work within Agile methodologies to deliver high-impact products iteratively.
- Market Analysis: Conduct industry research and analyze competitive landscapes.
- Feature Prioritization: Balance customer needs with business objectives and technical constraints.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics and user feedback to improve product performance.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering professional growth.
- Regulatory & Compliance Awareness: Ensure products comply with security, privacy, and industry standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science/related engineering field.
- 5+ years of product experience in a software-driven environment.
- Required Qualifications:
- Experience working on government or national security-related projects.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycle.
- Experience working with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products.
- Proficiency in using product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!).
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and prioritize effectively.
- Nice to Haves
- Proven experience in defining and launching successful products.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or technology-driven industries.
- Travel
- Must be willing to travel as projects requires - estimated average travel is (10-20%).
- Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in computer science/related engineering field or an MBA.
- 7+ years of experience developing software for in C++ (C++ 2017) and Python.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of key technologies: C++, Python, Web Development, Service-Oriented Architectures, DevOps, Containers, Linux.
What will it be like to work at EpiSci? As an engineer at EpiSci, you’ll work closely with a team of diversely skilled engineers to innovate software solutions to complex problems related to networked collaborative autonomous systems. You’ll attend the occasional project briefing and regular stand-ups, but mostly you’ll be focused on writing the code necessary to level up US defensive capabilities; you’ll be asked to travel to on-site demonstrations of these integrated solutions. You’ll develop cool things that you’ll get to test with cool people in cool places.
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EpiSci is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We value our differences and we’re excited to learn what you can add to our team.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.