Sr. Product Manager - Aviation

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity in our Hughes Network Systems division for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Product Manager.

This position plays a pivotal role in defining product strategy, developing product roadmaps, evaluating technology and emerging markets, and driving product development for our aviation business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for aircraft solutions spanning hardware, software, and services
• Evaluate emerging technologies and emerging markets by conducting market research and assessing competitive products to inform product selection and ensure our offerings remain innovative and competitive
• Craft compelling go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and train internal teams to effectively communicate the value of the products
• Drive product roadmaps while ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives, market trends, and customer feedback
• Develop and own the process to prioritize product initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility
• Manage the product life cycle from concept to obsolescence
• Leverage knowledge of aviation systems to guide product design, development, and integrationl collaborate closely with R&D and engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with market needs
• Manage strong relationships with customers, aircraft manufacturers, vendors, partners, and key stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring their needs and expectations are met

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, business administration, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Prior experience managing all phases of the aviation product lifecycle, including product research, design, development, testing, certification, production, maintenance and support
• Prior experience owning and executing product roadmaps, trade studies, prioritization decisions, and lifecycle planning
• Prior experience in product development, roadmap development, and/or market research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and certification processes
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence a variety of stakeholders to establish concurrence

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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