Principal UAS Product Manager

Boeing; Bingen (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a Product Manager to shape its UAV product line and deliver customer value based on feedback, market trends and mission needs. You will collaborate with the Chief Engineer, Directors and Strategy teams to define capabilities and roadmaps that support business objectives.

The role emphasizes leading high-performing teams, strong communication, and a deep understanding of UAS, ISR, and aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• 14+ years related work experience with technical bachelor’s degree or 12+ years with Master’s degree.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive actionable business decisions.
• Experience leading and building high-performing teams through effective influence and communication.
• Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to develop strategies based on economic and industry analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information across diverse audiences.
• Track record of prioritizing customer needs and building long-term customer relationships.
• Solid decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate options and implement effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of UAS, autonomous systems, ISR, aerospace and weapon systems, including airframes, subsystems, components, and software.
• Demonstrated application of engineering judgement to ensure quality and integrity in product design.
• Skilled at gaining commitment and buy-in from stakeholders using adaptive interpersonal approaches.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, competition, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience in providing technical leadership, coaching teams, and driving technical excellence.
• Knowledge of complete product lifecycle management, from manufacturing through to end-of-life.

Responsibilities

• Shape Insitu’s products by delivering customer value based on feedback and market trends.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, requirements, white-papers.
• Monitor competitive intelligence and coordinate with leadership to align strategy.
• Oversee resource planning and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and program managers.
• Report product progress to stakeholders, including timelines and risks.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Technical bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

C4ISR

ISR systems

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

About Insitu:

Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has pioneered the design, manufacturing and operation of high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) with superior payload capabilities.

Insitu’s world-class manufacturing facilities are located in Bingen, WA and deliver the highest quality products on time. We are on a mission to be the world’s most trusted partner; developing and integrating world-class solutions that support customer success in the most challenging environments.

Discover a career in Aviation where you are a part of the UAS future while working in a supportive environment focused on Pioneering, Performing, Caring and Unity.

As a Product Manager you will be responsible for shaping Insitu’s products. This role works closely with the product line Chief Engineer, Director and Strategy teams to deliver immense Customer value based on operational feedback, market trends and stated Customer mission needs. The Product Manager:

• Works with senior leadership, Engineering, Program managers, Strategy and/or Business Development to enact the overarching development strategy and coordinates capability development to establish a product definition which delivers integrated capabilities to support business objectives.
• Monitor and maintain competitive intelligence assessment;
• Implements the evolution of capabilities and advances the architecture of existing systems or emerging subsystems and technology.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, requirements, white-papers.
• Achieves goals for productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. Prioritizes team inputs, aligned to an integrated technical and/or product roadmap, to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved.
• Reviews plans' execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues in collaboration with Product Line Manager(s) and Chief Engineers.
• Develops and executes process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Monitors, demonstrates, documents and reports the product’s implementation, timelines, budgets, issues, risks, risk mitigation and successes to stakeholders.
• Establishes partnerships and maintains strong and effective stakeholder working relationships.
• Develop and monitor product lifecycle strategies, sustainment and obsolescence oversight.
• Oversee resource management and allocation
• Coordinate with functional leaders, senior product line managers and Chief Engineers to establish project resource plans for the execution of a development portfolio inclusive of: capital expenditures, sustainment, IRAD, CSR&D, CRAD, BD Assist, B&P and IWA’s.

Education & Experience:

• Technical bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years related work experience or a master’s degree with 12 or more years of related work experience.
• A technical degree is defined as any four-year degree, or greater, in mathematics, sciences or technologies.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive actionable business decisions.
• Experience leading and building high-performing teams through effective influence and communication.
• Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to develop strategies based on economic and industry analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information across diverse audiences.
• Track record of prioritizing customer needs and building long-term customer relationships.
• Solid decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate options and implement effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of UAS, autonomous systems, ISR, aerospace and weapon systems, including airframes, subsystems, components, and software.
• Demonstrated application of engineering judgement to ensure quality and integrity in product design.
• Skilled at gaining commitment and buy-in from stakeholders using adaptive interpersonal approaches.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, competition, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience in providing technical leadership, coaching teams, and driving technical excellence.
• Knowledge of complete product lifecycle management, from manufacturing through to end-of-life.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Understanding of Defense Acquisition, Contracting and international markets.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with C4ISR.
• Strong financial and business case development skills.

Relocation Statement:

This position is available for relocation assistance. Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires Domestic and International travel up to 20%.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on-site three days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product. However, depending on the candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications, we may have some flexibility in the frequency of on-site days.

At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.

Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.

Typical Hiring Range: 144,500.00 - 198,550.00

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.