Product Manager - Space Communications Systems

Manage product definitions, documentation, and strategy for space communication systems.

• •Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
• •Department of State.
• •At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
• •We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization.
• •If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.
• •We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
• •JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Product Description & Consistency Convert product definitions into clear, accurate descriptions of capabilities, configurations, and performance Ensure all materials describe the product consistently across datasheets, documentation, proposals, and customer discussions Act as the source of truth for how the product is described externally Customer-Facing Collateral Own all outbound documentation across the full customer lifecycle: evaluation, selection, integration, and operation Create and maintain datasheets, user guides, ICDs, integration documentation, and technical specifications Ensure customers have the right information at each stage of their journey with the product Identify gaps in documentation based on customer questions and address them Keeping Materials Up to Date Track product changes and ensure all documentation and collateral reflect the current state of the product Communicate updates to internal teams and customers when product capabilities or configurations change Customer Enablement Help customers understand how to use the product through clear documentation and guidance Support onboarding and early use by ensuring instructions and interfaces are well explained Reduce confusion and support burden by improving clarity of materials Product Strategy & Roadmap Collaboration Participate in product roadmap discussions with engineering and business development teams Contribute technical documentation insights to inform product strategy and feature prioritization Support market analysis activities by documenting customer needs and feedback patterns Grow into strategic product management through exposure to roadmap planning and competitive analysis Cross-Functional Coordination Participate in product development activities with concept design and engineering teams to ensure technical accuracy Work closely with marketing on outbound materials, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency Enable business development and sales with clear, consistent product materials Bridge engineering, BD, sales, and marketing to ensure all teams describe the product consistently Translate technical capabilities into customer-facing value propositions and documentation JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience in a technical role including 2+ years of experience in technical documentation, systems engineering, product management, or similar technical roles in aerospace, communications, or related industries Deep technical understanding of RF communications systems, satellite communications, or space systems architecture Strong experience creating technical documentation or customer-facing materials Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems clearly to diverse audiences Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, business development, and marketing teams Interest in growing into strategic product management responsibilities PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Hands-on experience with RF link budgets, modulation schemes, antenna systems, or signal processing Direct experience with satellite ground systems, space segment operations, or RF payload design Proven track record creating datasheets, ICDs, or integration documentation Experience working with evolving hardware or system configurations Experience supporting customer evaluation or integration Familiarity with space industry standards and regulatory requirements (FCC, ITU, etc.) Exposure to product roadmap planning, competitive analysis, or market research Background in product management or product marketing for technical products