Senior Product Manager

RTI Micro · Denver, CO · Yesterday

Full-time

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
Award-winning Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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. Learn more at www.rti.com. RTI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The compensation range for this role is 125K - 160K for Denver, Colorado. The salary range displayed on this job posting reflects a minimum and maximum target. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that this range reflects the base salary target range only, and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. For more information about how we collect and use your data, please see our Privacy Notice for US Job Applicants and Employees.