Product Manager, Software Ecosystem

Who We Are

At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors — regardless of their defense budget — through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.”As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators.

By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost.

Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.

Firestorm is seeking a Product Manager, Software Ecosystem who will work hand in hand with our Head of Software and multidisciplinary teams to shape and continually refine the software capabilities that power our edge-based command and control systems, autonomy frameworks, and cloud-based mission management applications.

You will act as a force multiplier, synthesizing user insights, organizing priorities, and helping coordinate development efforts so that engineering, design, and business development stakeholders can move quickly and confidently. Your impact will be measured by how effectively you translate mission needs into clear, actionable work for the team and how smoothly you help shepherd features from concept through deployment and iteration.

At Firestorm Labs, capability is delivered to the warfighter at the speed of relevance through advanced autonomy, modular systems, and rapid manufacturing. The Product Manager will leverage these cutting-edge technologies to accelerate innovation, close capability gaps, and help revitalize the technological and operational advantage of U.S. and allied forces globally. This position offers significant visibility and frequent engagement with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Contribute to the product roadmap by maintaining and updating backlog items and release plans in close coordination with the Head of Software to ensure alignment with overall product vision and business objectives
• Gather and document requirements by engaging with customers, end users, and internal stakeholders to capture needs, craft user stories, and keep Confluence and Jira artifacts accurate and current
• Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and, when applicable, daily stand-ups, helping technical leads keep work items well defined and appropriately prioritized
• Track success metrics by defining KPIs in partnership with engineering and business teams, monitoring product performance, and surfacing data-driven insights that guide iteration
• Coordinate validation activities by planning field tests, user feedback sessions, and customer demos, collecting observations, and feeding them back into the roadmap
• Stay mission focused by continuously scanning competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and tactical edge use cases to inform prioritization and highlight opportunities for differentiation
• Enable cross-functional execution by ensuring documentation, timelines, and dependencies are clear so hardware, autonomy, cloud, and UX contributors can work in lockstep

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software product management or a technical program management role.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Hands-on background in software development (i.e., a former engineer)
• Demonstrated success supporting complex, mission‑critical product portfolios in defense, autonomy, aerospace or similarly high‑consequence domains
• Proficiency with agile workflows and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to frequently interface with…