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Saildrone

Robot type
Marine and Space
Location
AlamedaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Feb 26, 2026
Salary
$150,000–$180,000 a year
Full-time

Product Manager, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)

Job description

The Product function is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering Saildrone’s autonomous maritime intelligence capabilities. We work across hardware, software, and operations to deploy scalable ISR solutions that power global maritime domain awareness in support of national security and defense missions. Operating in close partnership with Engineering, Mission Operations, and customer-facing teams, we turn operational insight into robust, field-ready products that perform in demanding real-world environments.

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in…

Job responsibilities

  • Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Saildrone’s Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) product line, aligning long-term vision with operational mission needs and emerging threats.
  • Own end-to-end ISR product definition, including sensor selection guidance, data capture, fusion and processing requirements, and user-facing features across UI and API layers.
  • Translate customer watch floor workflows and operational requirements into clear, prioritized engineering requirements, wireframes, and technical specifications.
  • Be accountable for product outcomes, including usability, mission impact, performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Hardware and Software leadership to align roadmaps, manage tradeoffs, and deliver capabilities on schedule.
  • Embed with customers and internal mission teams to capture the voice of the user, identify capability gaps, and continuously refine product direction.
  • Support Business Development by contributing to RFIs/RFPs, technical proposals, and early-stage customer engagements.
  • Provide clear updates on roadmap status, risks, and tradeoffs to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Job requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in product management, mission operations, or defense-focused roles, with demonstrated ownership of products from concept through deployment and scale.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) or a related technical discipline.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
  • Experience operating in or directly supporting maritime operations centers or ISR watch floors.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing clear product requirements for hardware-software integrated systems, including data pipelines, analytics, and user interfaces.
  • Proven ability to synthesize customer feedback, analyze complex mission workflows, and make informed product tradeoffs in ambiguous environments.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy, requirements, and priorities to engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire.
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