8+ years in product management, systems engineering, or technical strategy roles with hardware systems experience, preferably in defense or aerospace.
Demonstrated capability to manage a product roadmap from requirements to launch in collaboration with engineering teams.
Experience operating at an executive level in a minimal infrastructure environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting impactful technical documents and proposals for diverse audiences.
Technical knowledge of UAS platforms to engage effectively on engineering aspects and cost trade-offs.
Understanding of drone warfare technologies, especially FPV systems and their military applications.
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Responsibilities
Own and manage the product roadmap by translating diverse inputs into prioritized product directions.
Define and collaborate with engineering on new product lines from initial requirements through to launch.
Represent Neros at field demonstrations and government engagements, acting as the credible voice of the product.
Conduct user research with military operators to validate product direction based on real-world needs.
Create and maintain external product documentation that conveys Neros' technical and operational value to stakeholders.
Collaborate with the CEO to promote the product vision to a global audience including candidates and partners.
Benefits
Opportunity to be the first dedicated product leader in a rapidly scaling company.
Direct impact on shaping products that support military operations globally.
Access to engage with high-level government agencies and military customers.
Dynamic work environment that combines defense technology and innovation.
Potential for high-impact equity grants as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing
The Director of Product will be Neros' first dedicated product leader, reporting directly to the CEO and responsible for defining what we build and why. This role owns the product roadmap to translate founder vision, warfighter needs, and battlefield lessons into prioritized product direction across existing and future platforms. The Director of Product must combine strong product instinct, planning, and presentation skills to represent Neros' systems to military operators, senior government stakeholders, private industry leaders, and partners around the world.
Responsibilities
Own the product roadmap: translating CEO vision, government requests, and user needs into prioritized capabilities, requirements, and product direction across all of Neros' current and future programs, as well as the technological ecosystem that enables them
Define new product lines and capabilities, and then partner with Engineering to execute them from requirement setting through development and launch
Lead product representation at fly-offs, field demonstrations, and government engagements, selecting demo configurations, auditing readiness, and serving as a credible voice on system capabilities in-person
Conduct direct user research with military operators, including traveling to those with real-world experience using Neros products, to continuously validate product direction against real-world tactical needs
Author and own external product documentation, including capability briefs, proposal inputs, and concept outlines that communicate Neros' technical and operational value to DoW stakeholders and allied partners
Represent the product vision alongside the CEO to candidates, investors, customers, and partners around the world
You should have the following
8+ years in product management, systems engineering, or technical strategy roles with direct exposure to hardware systems; prior experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, or adjacent industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to own a product roadmap end-to-end: defining requirements, driving prioritization, and shipping products in collaboration with engineering organization
Proven ability to operate at an executive level with minimal pre-existing infrastructure
Strong written and verbal communication skills able to produce capability briefs, concept documents, and proposal inputs that resonate with technical, operational, and government audiences
Technical aptitude and understanding around how UAS platforms work to engage meaningfully with leadership on engineering, cost, and manufacturability tradeoffs
Familiarity with the current landscape of drone warfare, including FPV systems, autonomous capabilities, and the interplay between commercial technology and military application
Willingness and enthusiasm to travel to our end users, including where our drone systems are actively deployed
Strong product intuition and a track record of making design and capability decisions that meaningfully and measurably improve how end users leverage hardware systems
Strong product intuition and a track record of making design and capability decisions that meaningfully and measurably improve how end users leverage hardware systems
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one
Nice to have
Experience working with or selling to military customers, including familiarity with government stakeholders, acquisition processes, and operational end users
Experience at a fast-scaling hardware startup or defense tech company operating at startup pace with large-scale production expectations
Deep understanding of what it takes to move from prototype designs to repeatable, high-volume manufacturing
Experience defining and launching new product lines
Exposure to INDOPACOM threat dynamics or allied partner defense procurement beyond core DoW channels
Active FPV pilot or deep familiarity with the FPV ecosystem, such as drone racing or freestyle flying
US Salary Range
$210,00 - $383,500 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
