Senior Product Manager
About the role
RTI is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the future of real-time software in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry. RTI Connext software powers over 500 defense programs across land, sea, air, and space.
Responsibilities
Own the A&D product direction
Build a deep view of UAS, autonomy, maritime, C-UAS, and JADC2/MOSA requirements and how they shape needs for distributed systems, security, real-time data, and interoperability
Translate customer/mission requirements into clear product requirements, use cases, and roadmap proposals
Represent the voice of the defense customer
Conduct product discovery: pain points, operational workflows, constraints, integration patterns
Validate roadmap direction with key customers and convert insights into actionable product decisions
Shape RTI’s platform for A&D use cases
Identify capability gaps and growth opportunities across key defense applications
Work with other Product and Engineering stakeholders to prioritize capabilities required for A&D adoption i.e. security, interoperability, platform support, performance, tooling, and integration needs
Collaborate with Sales and BD to optimize pricing, licensing, and the overall product strategy to ensure streamlined adoption within target accounts
Partner cross-functionally for successful adoption
Partner with Sales, BD, and Marketing to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions and differentiators
Contribute to strategic go-to-market plans for key programs and partners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent military/industry experience)
- Strong understanding of UAS and/or Maritime systems, including autonomy, edge computing, mission control, and data distribution
- Ability to connect technical features (e.g., data-centric middleware, security, interoperability) to mission outcomes and business value
- Ability to collaborate across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Professional Services to align on strategy and execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - clear, concise, and strategic
- US Citizenship required
Nice to have / Preferred Skills
- Experience in a product role within Aerospace & Defense domains, including Product Manager, Product Owner, Platform/Product Architect, or Platform/Product Engineer
- Experience supporting DoD, OEMs, or Tier-1 primes in A&D programs
- US Military Veteran status (or Reserve status) is a plus
- Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, funding mechanisms (e.g. OTAs), and strategic initiatives
- Familiarity with DDS, real-time systems, or distributed communication software
- Hands-on experience developing or marketing autonomy, UxV, or C2 software
- Exposure to international defense markets or export-controlled environments
- Proven success driving go-to-market or growth experiments (pilots, demos, product-led outreach)
What We Offer You
- Flexible Work: Hybrid office schedule (2 days a week in office) + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, flexible PTO, and an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation
- Average annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards
Life at RTI
We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years both in Spain and the US. In addition, we were listed as one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance. We live and work by our core values, which emphasize excellence, teamwork, and reaching your potential. Our motto is “Enjoy the journey,” above all we must enjoy what we do and have fun at work. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you.
What We Do / About RTI
RTI is the software framework company for physical AI systems, with a mission to run a smarter world. RTI Connext® provides the data architecture for over 2,000 designs in Aerospace and Defense, Medtech, Automotive, and Robotics – running in more than $1T of total deployed systems worldwide. Only RTI combines decades of technical expertise with industry-leading software and tools to develop smarter systems, faster.