Product Development Manager

Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing.

With its mission of Space Access Reimagined, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, Lizzie Sat, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida's Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it's our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Product Development Manager guides and manages the lifecycle of new technology offerings as well as feature enhancements to the company's product portfolio.

This is an onsite position in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

* Own the full product lifecycle for embedded compute modules, from concept and requirements definition through development, qualification, launch, and long‑term sustainment.

* Build and maintain the product roadmap, balancing customer needs, market trends, and technology developments in space‑qualified electronics and OpenVPX architectures.

* Conduct research to understand and anticipate customer needs, new technologies, trends in the market and competition.

* Translate customer requirements, mission needs, and system‑level constraints into clear product specifications and feature sets.

* Participate in all phases of product development including analysis, design, prototyping, and testing.

* Lead business case development, pricing strategy, and product positioning to ensure competitiveness in commercial, civil, and national security markets.

* Serve as the "Voice of the Customer" for Sidus products still in development.

* Lead the delivery of product documentation, including defining the content for standard deliverables in coordination with the CTO, Engineering, and Sales.

* Oversee transition to production, including manufacturability improvements, configuration management, and release of stable product baselines.

* Monitor product performance in service, address obsolescence, and lead updates or refresh cycles.

* Continuously assess market needs and Sidus' current offerings to help identify gaps and if needed specify new configuration packages for Sidus products.

* Lead and/or participate in select customer meetings and solution presentations as the technical advocate for the use of Sidus products.

* Support BD on technical Q&A from customers for assigned products.

* Develop positive strategic relationships across the organization.

* Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.

* Other duties as assigned

Required

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or related field required, Master's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

* Five (5) or more years of experience in product development in aerospace, manufacturing or a related complex industry.

* Certified Product Manager (CPM) certification preferred.

Required Qualifications

* Technical expertise related to embedded compute products and spacecraft avionics.

* Strong collaboration skills to work with teams across the organization including engineering, production, sales and marketing.

* Outstanding analytic abilities and strong research skills.

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