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Title: Product Line Manager - Guidance and Control/Star Trackers/Sun Sensors

Segment: Voyager - Products and Engineering

Location: San Diego/Hybrid (Remote optional)

Job Type: Full Time

Relocation Eligible: No

Company Description: Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Position Description: The Product Manager will lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of the Star Tracker and Sun Sensor strategies and product management plans of Voyager product lines. This role is responsible for guiding products through their lifecycle and managing continual market release and support services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the space industry, a clear understanding of current product management practices, and a demonstrated track record of successful product improvement and strategy implementation. The Guidance & Control PLM will report to Voyager’s EVP of Products and Engineering Organization.

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Development

• Develop and implement the company's product strategy to support business goals.
• Lead and inspire the product team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Oversee the development and execution of product projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Create and oversee product management & lifecycle plans for company products.

Market Analysis and Research

• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and prioritize product initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze market and industry trends to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Identify and evaluate product modification opportunities and their potential impact on the company/industry.

Innovation and Improvement

• Identify and assess opportunities for innovation based on product knowledge.
• Assess and implement configuration changes across all in-scope products, ensuring they are strategically aligned with market trends, customer needs, and competitive advancements to maintain product relevance, desirability, and long-term success.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the product management team.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with other departments to ensure product performance and initiatives align with business objectives.
• Communicate product strategy and progress to stakeholders, including the board of directors and investors.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, partners, and other external stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the organization.
• Ensures effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention of multiple teams.
• At all times exemplify the core Values of Integrity, Respect, and Humility.
• A self-starter with a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality; desire to innovate and work in a hands-on and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and people leadership skills.

Requirements:

• Prior experience with Guidance and Navigation products, including Star Trackers and Sun Sensor required.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in engineering, systems engineering, or science required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in product management roles, with at least 5 years in the Space industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful product initiatives and projects.
• Deep understanding of the Space market, including industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in advanced product management and software development methodologies.
• Experience with market analysis and competitive analysis.

Technical Understanding:

Strong grasp of star tracker technology, including sensor principles, image processing and attitude determination algorithms, and system integration.

Product Roadmap Development:

Develop and execute a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing features and functionalities based on customer needs and market trends, driving consistent product innovation.

Customer Feedback Integration:

Actively gather customer feedback through surveys, focus groups, and support channels, incorporating critical insights into product iterations to enhance user experience and customer satisfaction.

Technical Expertise:

Provide technical guidance on star tracker system design, sensor selection, and algorithm optimization, contributing to the development of a highly accurate and reliable star tracker product.

Product Management, Market Research, Product Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Sensor Technology, Image Processing, Spacecraft Dynamics & Control, Astronomy, and Project Management.

Salary Range: $175,000 To $225,000 Annually

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

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Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.