Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible!
D-Orbit is seeking a Senior Product Manager – Avionics Systems to join our Technology team.
Operating in the Tech BU and reporting to the Head of R&D Programs, the Senior Product Manager will be responsible for the delivery - along with the lifecycle management - of D-Orbit’s avionics products, ensuring successful industrialization, adherence to cost & quality targets, and optimization throughout the entire product lifecycle. Working along with the Head of Technology this role will help define product strategy, oversee execution, and guarantee that performance, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Product Delivery, Strategy & Roadmap
• Deliver the Avionics products on time, on budget and in quality
• Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for avionics systems.
• Align product development with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to product development and deployment.
Industrialization & Lifecycle Management
• Drive the industrialization of avionics products, including the definition of production testing equipment.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including upgrades, obsolescence planning, and end-of-life strategies.
Cost & Budget Management
• Define cost targets and ensure achievement through design-to-cost and supplier nominations.
• Monitor and control overall product cost and development budget (including cash in/out).
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product compliance and performance.
• Act as the primary interface between teams and stakeholders.
• Eventually coordinate PM resources delegating tasks while maintaining accountability of the outcome.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in Product development, industrialization and product lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in cost & budget management and design-for-excellence methodologies.
• Understanding of avionics systems, aerospace &/or complex electromechanical products is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership skills to influence and align diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing complex hardware/software integrated products.
• Track record of delivering products in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
• Previous involvement in cross-functional teams and supplier negotiations.
Hiring Process:
Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:
Application review: We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.
If you don’t hear from us, it means we’re not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!
First chat: Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations, motivation for change and goals.
Technical interviews: Next, you’ll have one or two technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.
Offer: If all goes well, we’ll send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.
We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us!
We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!
Extra-UE applicants:
This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in Italy
At this time, we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised.
Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.
At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.