Product Manager – Propulsion Test

Responsibilities:

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement 
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to align product capabilities with current and emerging DoD and commercial test requirements. 
• Translate customer needs into product features, capabilities, and tailorable service configurations. 
• Act as a product advocate and subject matter expert in meetings with government sponsors, prime contractors, and internal leadership. 


• Product Strategy & Development 
• Define the Propulsion Test facility requirements, scope and plan of facility expansion, facility capability, key suppliers, and resourcing required.   
• Define the Propulsion Test Service offering, including capability, performance and testing requirements, operating models and logistics, and customer value propositions. 
• Develop and validate pricing models that encompass all aspects of planning, pre-test coordination, integration, test execution, and post-test data processing.  
• Establish technical and operational baselines and roadmap for facility improvements and capability enhancements to meet customer needs.  


• Proposal & Acquisition Execution 
• Serve as lead for technical proposals, white papers, and RFI/RFP responses to government and commercial customers. 
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), pricing estimates, and technical documentation for proposal packages. 
• Collaborate with contracting officers and acquisition teams to ensure test services are structured for smooth integration into government contract vehicles (e.g., OTA, IDIQ, SBIR/STTR, CSO) and commercial / business to business customers. 


• Strategic Supplier Management 
• Source and evaluate potential strategic suppliers and subcontractors for key components and/or services (e.g. design, construction, instrumentation, integration hardware, support services). 
• Define and manage supplier scopes, schedules, pricing, and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Develop long-term supplier relationships that align with capability, reliability, and scalability goals. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related).
• 7+ years of experience in product development, technical project management, or system integration within aerospace, defense, or R&D environments. 
• Prior experience and familiarity with propulsion systems, engine test programs or ranges, test environments, and ground test facility operations. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing technical proposals and statements of work for DoD customers. 
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition pathways, including OTAs, IDIQs, and proposal processes. 
• Experience with pricing models for government or commercial test services. 
• Experience managing or sourcing technical suppliers or subcontractors. 
• Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills—able to synthesize technical content and translate it into business outcomes. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s in Engineering or Business preferred. 
• TS clearance. 

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based role with frequent interaction across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• May require occasional presence in manufacturing, hangar, or test environments where exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or moving mechanical parts is possible.
• Work is generally performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment, but travel between facilities or to suppliers/customers may be required (up to 30%).
• Standard business hours with occasional evening or weekend work to meet program deadlines or support test activities.
• Regular use of computers, teleconferencing tools, and standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for extended periods while working at a computer or in meetings.
• Frequent communication with team members, requiring clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 20 lbs (e.g., product samples, documentation, equipment).
• Ability to safely enter and move around industrial, production, or testing areas, including climbing stairs, bending, or wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support suppliers, customers, and program reviews.