Product Manager (647013)

Company Description

Spear, founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, develops and manufactures the Viper family of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for leading defence forces.

As the leading system house in Israel for tactical UAS focusing both on the battalion echelon and submarines, we provide end-to-end system development from concept and design through integration and field testing - delivering AI-powered loitering systems that give any combat unit an “inherent air force” with minimal training.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across hardware, software, computer vision, artificial intelligence, communications, navigation, motion control, and electro-mechanics.

As we continue to grow rapidly, we are looking for talented team players to join our success.

Job Description

We are looking for a Product Manager / Specialist with Military operational experience. You will work with cross-functional teams of System engineers, Software & Mechanical engineers, flight test managers, integration team, the Programs, Business, and Production units.

As our P.M., you’ll have a significant role in product requirement definition & implementation throughout the development process, system evaluation in the field, and the entire product life cycle.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Research & define PRDs, UX/UI, Customer use-cases, establish and define CONOPS, analyze end-to-end processes, and gather user stories for a complete product holistic approach.
• Work closely with the development team (Software & Hardware) through development phases and testing, up to customer full adoption & success
• Analyze and define KPIs that inform and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Exercise customer observation/interviewing for a deep understanding of the needs and wants of our customers.
• Work closely with our UX designer.
• Be a part of our collaborative team with R&D, Flight Experiments Group, Business Development, and other parties.
• Stay updated about the latest loitering munitions products and counterparts.

Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience as a Product Manager in an agile environment, working closely with a development team.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience/know-how in VTOL platforms.
• Hands-on, creative, with eagerness for field and actual operational-like testing
• Good and multi-disciplinary technological understanding
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degree – advantage.
• 2 years’ experience in the UAV industry - advantage.
• JIRA experience – advantage.