Technical Product Manager

Aptino, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptino, Inc. seeks a Technical Product Manager – Aerospace to lead development and delivery of innovative aerospace products and digital solutions. The role combines strong technical background with product leadership across engineering, program management, and customers.

The successful candidate will define product strategy, prioritize features, and ensure agile delivery, while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 7+ years in Product Management, Technical PM, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business value.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Gather and prioritize product requirements from customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Translate business needs into detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and aerospace engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive Agile product development by managing the product backlog and participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with program managers, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze customer feedback, market trends, and competitive products to identify opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements based on data and customer insights.
• Support product launches, customer demonstrations, and technical presentations.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Aerospace Industry Knowledge

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Requirements translation

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Job Title: Technical Product Manager – Aerospace

Location: Bellflower, CA - Onsite

Duration: 14 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager – Aerospace to lead the development and delivery of innovative aerospace products and digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, product management experience, and knowledge of aerospace systems. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, program management, customers, and cross‑functional teams to define product strategy, prioritize features, and ensure successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Gather and prioritize product requirements from customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Translate business needs into detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and aerospace engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive Agile product development by managing the product backlog and participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with program managers, quality assurance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze customer feedback, market trends, and competitive products to identify opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements based on data and customer insights.
• Support product launches, customer demonstrations, and technical presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience in the aerospace, aviation, defense, or aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business value.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing cross‑functional engineering teams.