Product Manager, Autonomous Systems Command & Control

Own the product vision and roadmap for the Command & Control (C2) systems and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) that operators use to task, monitor, and collaborate with autonomous combat air systems. You will define how a single operator commands complex, multi-platform autonomy—turning high-level operator intent into effective, mission-ready capability.

What you'll do

• Own the C2 and HMI product roadmap: Define, prioritize, and drive the roadmap for command & control workflows and operator interfaces. Balance operational impact, technical feasibility, and programme milestones into a clear, executable plan.
• Ground the product in operational reality: Work directly with operators and domain experts to capture mission workflows, tasking concepts, and human-autonomy teaming requirements. Translate these into crisp product requirements and user stories.
• Partner with engineering and design: Work day-to-day with engineers and UX designers to shape intuitive, high-tempo interfaces for supervising autonomous behavior, managing mission state, and maintaining operator situational awareness.
• Drive C2 interoperability: Own the product strategy for integrating with upstream air C2 systems and mission planning tools used by air forces, ensuring our capability plugs cleanly into existing command chains and data flows.
• Manage stakeholders and delivery: Align internal teams, external partners, and customers around a shared vision. Communicate roadmap, trade-offs, and progress clearly to both technical and operational audiences.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of product management experience delivering technically demanding software, ideally involving real-time systems, operator-facing HMIs, or mission-critical workflows.
• Strong track record of working directly with users and experts to turn ambiguous operational problems into well-defined, high-impact product requirements.
• Comfortable in deep technical discussions and can partner effectively with engineers and designers to make sharp trade-offs on scope, architecture, and UX.
• Understand how software integrates into a broader ecosystem and can drive product decisions around interfaces, data exchange, and upstream/downstream dependencies.
• First-principles thinker who thrives in fast-moving environments where established playbooks do not yet exist.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Munich, with flexibility to travel to operator, partner, and customer sites.
• Valid work permit for Germany and able to obtain a German government security clearance (SÜ2).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with C2 interoperability standards such as UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) or STANAG-4586.
• Prior experience in the defense or aerospace domain, or working closely with military operators.
• Understanding of autonomy, human-autonomy teaming, or manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)