Product Manager, Next Generation Devices

Iridium Satellite LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC in McLean, VA is seeking a Product Manager, Next Generation Devices to own and execute product strategy across hardware and software operations for our global satellite network. This role leads cross-functional teams and drives execution from concept to market, shaping how customers connect and innovate on the Iridium network.

You will build strong business cases, define requirements, and partner with engineering to translate market needs into scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years total experience.
• 2-5 years in Product Management, Technology, or Sales/Sales Engineering.
• 1+ years in engineering development with hardware, firmware, or RF.
• Strong relationship-building and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy with line-of-business leaders and identify high-value ideas.
• Create business cases, market requirements, and roadmaps for products and services.
• Translate requirements into scalable technical implementations with engineering teams.
• Lead cross-functional execution from development to commercialization.
• Develop product plans including pricing, partnerships, and market share goals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We're Looking For

Iridium is seeking a Product Manager, Next Generation Devices to take responsibility for a critical and evolving part of Iridium's product portfolio. In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing ideas and solutions in support of product strategy and execution for both physical hardware and associated software operations and management capabilities. This role is central to shaping how our customers connect, integrate, and innovate on the Iridium global network. You'll execute on product strategy, guide cross‑functional teams, and drive execution for a portfolio that sits at the heart of our future direction. You will thrive in this position if you enjoy working across deep technical domains, identifying and implementing innovative solutions, and owning high‑impact product decisions that shape short‑term and long‑term outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Iridium's Line of Business leaders to define product strategy, identify new products and services, and implement high‑value strategic ideas
• Create advanced business cases, market demand descriptions, product definitions, features, and functionality for executive presentations and roadmap decision‑making.
• Identify marketing requirements and product specifications for products and their corresponding services, as well as network, gateway, or billing/provisioning systems.
• Partner with the engineering teams to translate marketing requirements into scalable technical implementation, providing expertise‑driven recommendations and informed trade‑off decisions
• Build and maintain comprehensive product plans, including competitive analysis, pricing strategies, partner engagement models, and market share goals
• Lead cross‑functional execution by developing project plans and guiding products through development, beta trials, and commercialization.
• Oversee the development of technical, user, and marketing documentation for internal and external use, ensuring training and process materials are accurate and accessible.
• Support sales teams through technical presentations, sales training material, white papers, lab demonstrations, and other customer engagements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years total experience, with 2‑5 years in Product Management, Technology, or Sales/Sales Engineering role
• 1+ years in an engineering development role, specifically with hardware, firmware or radio frequency
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and engage external partners
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out‑of‑the‑box solutions
• Exceptional MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to easily and quickly conduct extensive Internet research

Things That Would Be Great if You Brought to the Table

• Experience in the cellular communications industry, wireless or satellite products and services
• A systems‑level mindset with the ability to understand how chipsets, modules, waveforms, and network services interoperate in real‑world deployments
• Hands‑on experience with hardware or embedded products, such as RF systems, chipsets, modules, or integrated devices
• Experience with requirements development, interactions with operations organizations, customer support and training
• Master's Degree is a plus but not required
• Proficiency in any foreign language

What We Also Need You to

• Be able to work in the office 3 days a week to foster collaboration with the team and stakeholders
• Be able to travel up to 25%
• Be a U.S. Citizen

Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

We believe in‑person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship‑building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $155,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.