Product Manager

The posting, as Apex Technology, Inc. wrote it

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Apex is seeking a Product Manager to own the product definition for our spacecraft platforms and the mission services built around them. Apex builds configurable, productized spacecraft platforms for customers who need constellations deployed quickly. This role decides what the platform is, which configurations and services customers can choose, and what goes into each block upgrade.

You will work across engineering, mission integration, supply chain, manufacturing, and business development, and directly with customers, to keep the platform standard while meeting what the market needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap for the spacecraft platform, including current and next-generation platforms and the block upgrades between them.
• Define platform requirements, standard interfaces, and the configurations offered to customers, and protect the platform from one-off changes that add NRE or slow production.
• Own the mission services offering around the platform, including integration support, software, communications, ground, and operations, and define what is included in each package.
• Work with customers and Business Development to understand needs across defense, intelligence, communications, sensing, science, and commercial markets, and turn them into product requirements.
• Select the customer requests that become platform changes, configurable options, or services, and help decide which missions Apex should pursue.
• Partner with Mission Integration to make sure payload-side needs are met without changing the platform, and use what we learn from each mission to improve the product.
• Work with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and test to make sure product decisions can be built at production rate and cost targets.
• Bring lessons from Apex testbed and flight vehicles back into the platform through block upgrades.
• Support pricing and packaging with Finance and Business Development, and track price-performance against targets.
• Write and maintain product specifications and customer-facing product documentation, such as datashee

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-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.