Chief Product Manager– Collaborative Autonomy and Controls

3M HEALTHCARE; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Chief Product Manager for Collaborative Autonomy and Controls in a hybrid setting near Boston, MA. The role leads product strategy, backlog shaping, and cross‑functional collaboration with customers and engineers to deliver CAC capabilities across government and industry markets.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in engineering leadership, expertise in autonomy systems, and a proven track record with agile development and large teams.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related technical field with 15+ years’ experience.
• Expertise in autonomy system and algorithm development.
• Experience leading system and technology development teams.
• Understanding of multi‑agent systems, collaborative operations, coordination and orchestration algorithms, distributed sense‑making and control, and collaborative autonomy stacks.
• Understanding of motion planning, constraint optimization, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
• Ability to lead moderate to large engineering teams (10‑40 engineers) through complete Agile development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in working with internal leadership and external customers in technology and system development programs.
• US. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Craft, drive, and execute a product development and marketing strategy for CAC capabilities.
• Integrate, test, and demonstrate CAC offerings for opportunities across B2G and B2B markets.
• Shape product development backlogs balancing short‑term program goals with long‑term customer needs.
• Collaborate with customers, end users, and CAC product owners across diverse teams.
• Support product architecture and design reviews as part of an agile process.

Skills

Autonomy systems

System/algorithm development

Team leadership

Multi-agent systems

Motion planning

Agile development

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Chief Product Manager– Collaborative Autonomy and Controls

About the Team

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division develops novel technologies to solve challenging national security problems through advanced analytics, sense‑making, and autonomy technologies. Our team consists of passionate, motivated individuals with backgrounds and interests in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to mature implementation to improve mission success for our customers.

The Collaborative Autonomy and Controls (CAC) Group in the AC2 Division develops multi‑agent autonomous systems executing multiple missions in a variety of operating domains. By leveraging expertise with machine learning, advanced algorithms, and software development best practices, we build technologies that transform reconnaissance, tactical operations, and many other mission areas.

The Role

Work with CAC leadership to craft, drive, and execute a product development and marketing strategy that will integrate, test, and demonstrate CAC capabilities to achieve (1) more efficient re‑use on new B2G (Business‑to‑Government) Research and Development opportunities, (2) integrated system offerings for B2G system acquisition opportunities, and (3) component and sub‑system offerings for B2B (Business‑to‑Business) supply chain opportunities. Work with customers, end users, and CAC capability product owners to shape product development backlogs that balance short‑term program goals with long‑term and emerging customer needs. Work with a diverse set of customers and diverse set of problems, technology areas, and engineering teams. Support product architecture and design reviews as part of an agile development process. This position will take advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR’s facilities, you are welcome to work remotely.

Who You Are

• BS in engineering or related technical field with 15+ years’ experience
• Demonstrated expertise in autonomy system and algorithm development
• Experience leading system and technology development teams
• Proven understanding of multi‑agent systems, collaborative operations, coordination and orchestration algorithms, distributed sense‑making and control, and collaborative autonomy stacks
• Proven understanding of motion planning, constraint optimization, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead moderate to large engineering teams (10‑40 engineers) through complete Agile development lifecycle including task definition, delegation, and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in working with both internal leadership and external customers in the development and execution of technology and system development programs
• US. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Even Better

• MBA or advanced degree in technical field
• Experience with intelligent system architectures and machine learning methods
• Active Security Clearance

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $265,000.00 – $325,000.00

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.