WingXpand · 23 hours ago
Senior Product Manager - Hardware and Software
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWingXpand is a rapidly growing startup focused on creating innovative autonomous systems. The Senior Product Manager will lead multi-disciplinary product development across hardware and software, driving execution from concept to deployment while engaging with customers and managing complex contract execution plans.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary product development across hardware, software, and electrical engineering teams, driving execution from concept to deployment
Manage scrum and agile processes using ClickUp (or similar tools) to ensure projects are organized, on-time, and aligned with strategic goals
Own and deliver on complex contract execution plans—tracking milestones, deliverables, and new product roadmaps across multiple customers
Serve as the primary conduit between C-suite and engineering, translating strategy into actionable tasks and ensuring engineers are aligned with business priorities
Engage directly with customers, translating their needs into technical requirements and MVP strategies to rapidly deliver feedback-driven results
Support business development by crafting technically-grounded proposal content and collaborating on customer engagement strategies
Brief senior leadership with crisp, technical summaries and timeline updates while diving deep with engineers to resolve execution challenges
Rapidly build trust with technical teams by demonstrating a hands-on, self-starting approach to understanding the full product ecosystem
Qualification
Required
8+ years of direct product management experience with demonstrated success managing hardware and software development in tandem
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; MBA, technical graduate degree, or certifications in scrum, agile, or systems engineering are a strong plus
Technical background in aerospace, robotics, AI, defense, or a related engineering field
Experience working at high-growth startups where speed, autonomy, and clarity of communication are critical
Expertise with agile tools like ClickUp, Jira, or Asana for managing complex engineering workflows
Proven ability to lead without micromanaging, ensuring teams are unblocked and timelines are met—or exceeded
Comfortable getting into the weeds with technical contributors while presenting clear takeaways to non-technical stakeholders
Passionate about building solutions that deliver real-world impact and shape the future of robotics
Preferred
Personal or professional experience with robotics, drones, RC aircraft, or maker projects (e.g., hackathons, DIY builds, hobby flying)
Contributions to open-source hardware/software projects or active participation in technical communities (e.g., GitHub, forums, meetups)
Familiarity with hardware prototyping tools (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, soldering, CAD)
Experience with field testing autonomous or edge AI systems in real-world environments
Passion for emerging tech and a track record of exploring new tools, platforms, or frameworks for fun or innovation
Benefits
Possibility of WingXpand stock options
Advancement opportunities as the company expands
Company
WingXpand
WingXpand is a U.S. aerospace and AI software company that is expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Techstars
2022-09-19Undisclosed
Leadership Team
James Barbieri
CEO & Co-Founder
Michelle Madaras
President & Co-Founder
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