Firestorm
Senior Product Manager, Expeditionary Manufacturing
Firestorm, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Senior Product Manager, Expeditionary Manufacturing
At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered.
Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost‑efficient technologies.
We call this vision “democratized deterrence.”
As a VC‑backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission‑adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators.
By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design and aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world‑class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost.
About The Role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of Firestorm’s mobile manufacturing product line, xCell.
As a member of our Product team, your mission is to ensure we are building the right things, in the right order and to the right scope, while staying tightly aligned with our engineering, manufacturing and business development teams.
This role will define product strategy, manage product roadmaps, and ensure successful deployment of mobile manufacturing systems to U.S. and allied defense customers.
What You’ll Do
Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the xCell mobile manufacturing platform
Translate user needs, customer feedback, and market trends into clearly defined product requirements and investment opportunities
Travel to customer sites, observe operations, and engage directly with defense users to deeply understand workflows, pain points, and constraints
Prioritize features, capabilities, and engineering investment to maximize near‑term impact and long‑term product differentiation
Drive development from early concept through key milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, in collaboration with engineering and program leads
Keep stakeholders aligned by clearly communicating roadmap progress, key risks, and delivery timelines across Engineering, Growth, and Executive teams
Identify gaps in the roadmap by surfacing unmet customer needs and proposing new initiatives in collaboration with Product Leadership
Participate in real‑world testing to validate new features, uncover edge cases, and ensure product readiness
Actively partner with Growth, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align objectives, surface tradeoffs, and remove blockers
Build and maintain product artifacts including requirements documentation, user journeys, backlogs, and release plans
Support business development with product briefs, proposal content, and customer engagements
Make scope and timing tradeoff decisions in coordination with technical and business leadership
Maintain a systems‑level view of your product, accounting for interdependencies, scale, future integrations, and change management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, program management, or systems engineering
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Track record of delivering complex technical products, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing domains
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and full product lifecycle management
Experience translating ambiguous customer needs into structured product requirements and development plans
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, make tradeoffs, and drive alignment across engineering and business functions
Excellent communication and storytelling skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
High level of ownership; you run toward the fire.
Whether that’s clarifying a technical detail or helping navigate a regulatory constraint.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in product management, program management, or systems engineering
Experience with mobile manufacturing, additive manufacturing, or digital factory platforms
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, operational test and evaluation (OT&E), and defense program lifecycles
Strong systems thinking mindset with an ability to balance immediate needs and long‑term vision
Passion for building tools that serve operators in complex, real‑world environments
Background in startup or high‑growth environments
Work Environment
Based at our Headquarters in San Diego, CA
This role requires an on‑site presence
We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically for field operations, integration events, & customer support
This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment.
The role requires use of standard office equipment and may involve exposure to loud noise, heat, cold, dust, or chemicals (with PPE).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day.
Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Compensation US Salary Range: $133,000 - $182,000 USD
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs.
Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Benefits & Perks
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long‑term retirement goals
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December
Generous Parental Leave
Lifestyle Spending Account
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Basic Life/AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm.
Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more.
Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
Export Control Compliance To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment.
If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at
careers@launchfirestorm.com .
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost‑efficient technologies.
We call this vision “democratized deterrence.”
As a VC‑backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission‑adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators.
By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design and aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world‑class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost.
About The Role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of Firestorm’s mobile manufacturing product line, xCell.
As a member of our Product team, your mission is to ensure we are building the right things, in the right order and to the right scope, while staying tightly aligned with our engineering, manufacturing and business development teams.
This role will define product strategy, manage product roadmaps, and ensure successful deployment of mobile manufacturing systems to U.S. and allied defense customers.
What You’ll Do
Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the xCell mobile manufacturing platform
Translate user needs, customer feedback, and market trends into clearly defined product requirements and investment opportunities
Travel to customer sites, observe operations, and engage directly with defense users to deeply understand workflows, pain points, and constraints
Prioritize features, capabilities, and engineering investment to maximize near‑term impact and long‑term product differentiation
Drive development from early concept through key milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, in collaboration with engineering and program leads
Keep stakeholders aligned by clearly communicating roadmap progress, key risks, and delivery timelines across Engineering, Growth, and Executive teams
Identify gaps in the roadmap by surfacing unmet customer needs and proposing new initiatives in collaboration with Product Leadership
Participate in real‑world testing to validate new features, uncover edge cases, and ensure product readiness
Actively partner with Growth, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align objectives, surface tradeoffs, and remove blockers
Build and maintain product artifacts including requirements documentation, user journeys, backlogs, and release plans
Support business development with product briefs, proposal content, and customer engagements
Make scope and timing tradeoff decisions in coordination with technical and business leadership
Maintain a systems‑level view of your product, accounting for interdependencies, scale, future integrations, and change management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, program management, or systems engineering
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Track record of delivering complex technical products, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing domains
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and full product lifecycle management
Experience translating ambiguous customer needs into structured product requirements and development plans
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, make tradeoffs, and drive alignment across engineering and business functions
Excellent communication and storytelling skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
High level of ownership; you run toward the fire.
Whether that’s clarifying a technical detail or helping navigate a regulatory constraint.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in product management, program management, or systems engineering
Experience with mobile manufacturing, additive manufacturing, or digital factory platforms
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, operational test and evaluation (OT&E), and defense program lifecycles
Strong systems thinking mindset with an ability to balance immediate needs and long‑term vision
Passion for building tools that serve operators in complex, real‑world environments
Background in startup or high‑growth environments
Work Environment
Based at our Headquarters in San Diego, CA
This role requires an on‑site presence
We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically for field operations, integration events, & customer support
This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment.
The role requires use of standard office equipment and may involve exposure to loud noise, heat, cold, dust, or chemicals (with PPE).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day.
Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Compensation US Salary Range: $133,000 - $182,000 USD
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs.
Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Benefits & Perks
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long‑term retirement goals
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December
Generous Parental Leave
Lifestyle Spending Account
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Basic Life/AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm.
Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more.
Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
Export Control Compliance To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment.
If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at
careers@launchfirestorm.com .
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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