What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Manager - Hardware and Software position at WingXpand?
At WingXpand®
Locations:
Chicago (Schaumburg), IL | St. Louis, MO
Type
Full-time
About WingXpand
WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems with our 8ft smart plane that expands from a backpack to help farmers grow more yield, public safety crews respond to disasters faster, and keep soldiers safe.
We’re a rapidly growing startup that is creating the future of smart, connected, robotics. We want you to play a key role in our journey!
Position Description
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving hard technical problems, and is excited to drive innovation across hardware, software, and electrical systems. You’ll work hands-on with engineers, executives, and customers to execute on WingXpand’s most important products and contract milestones.
Key Responsibilities
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).
We offer a competitive package based on level of experience, including the possibility of WingXpand stock options and advancement opportunities as the company expands.
If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us on the journey of expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence for those that keep our world running!
Please apply with your resume and / or CV explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role.
Locations:
Chicago (Schaumburg), IL | St. Louis, MO
Type
Full-time
About WingXpand
WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems with our 8ft smart plane that expands from a backpack to help farmers grow more yield, public safety crews respond to disasters faster, and keep soldiers safe.
We’re a rapidly growing startup that is creating the future of smart, connected, robotics. We want you to play a key role in our journey!
Position Description
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving hard technical problems, and is excited to drive innovation across hardware, software, and electrical systems. You’ll work hands-on with engineers, executives, and customers to execute on WingXpand’s most important products and contract milestones.
Key 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.
- 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.
- 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.
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).
We offer a competitive package based on level of experience, including the possibility of WingXpand stock options and advancement opportunities as the company expands.
If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us on the journey of expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence for those that keep our world running!
Please apply with your resume and / or CV explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role.