Product Manager

Katalyst is an American technology company focused on d ynamic space operations . We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to creat e the future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future.

We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space exploration that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.

Oh, and we're dog friendly!

• Stock options & equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Catered lunches

Define and maintain product roadmaps aligned with company strategy, customer needs, and market opportunities.

Own the product backlog, ensuring features are prioritized, clearly defined, and ready for engineering teams to execute.

Provide executives with visibility into product progress, milestones, risks, and key decisions.

Translate customer feedback, stakeholder needs, and business opportunities into clear requirements and user stories.

Balance competing priorities, customer commitments, technical constraints, and mission requirements to deliver maximum value.

Own and deliver product demonstrations to customers, government stakeholders, and partners with sufficient technical depth to address detailed questions.

Prepare and present product briefings that translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer and mission value.

Serve as a primary product point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring communication is accurate, compelling, and aligned with product capabilities.

Coordinate with engineering and contribute directly to demonstrations that showcase capabilities relevant to stakeholder priorities.

Lead biweekly product reviews and demonstrations to ensure development progress is visible and aligned with strategic goals.

Communicate product priorities, progress, and tradeoffs to executives, maintaining alignment between engineering and company strategy.

Lead biannual product strategy workshops to align teams on roadmap priorities, strategic direction, and execution.

Partner with engineering, business development, and program teams to define scope, resolve dependencies, and deliver products.

Manage external subcontractor relationships as needed, tracking milestones and ensuring deliverables meet schedule and technical requirements.

Define and track product success metrics, incorporating customer feedback and performance data into future priorities.

Build and manage relationships with customers, government stakeholders, and partners, serving as a primary representative of the product.

Gather customer feedback and validate product needs through regular conversations, demonstrations, and discovery sessions.

Partner with business development to evaluate opportunities and align product capabilities with customer needs.

Respond quickly to emerging opportunities,…