Product Manager

Our Defense SATCOM Product Team is looking for a dedicated Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of our defense satellite communication products — delivering reliable connectivity for mission-critical land and maritime operations.As a Product Manager at Cobham Satcom , you will play a pivotal role in defining and driving our defense product portfolio to ensure high performance, long-term growth, and alignment with evolving market and mission needs. You'll be responsible for shaping the direction of our SATCOM technologies that keep people safe, connected, and operational when communication matters most.Your MissionLead end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through sustainment and obsolescenceDefine and execute the product roadmap aligned with defense mission requirements and technology evolutionConduct quarterly product reviews against KPIs: revenue, margin, backlog, and customer satisfactionPartner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to resolve product issues and optimize investmentsDevelop pricing and commercial strategies supporting margin goals and competitivenessTranslate Voice of Customer insights into roadmap updates and continuous improvement initiativesSupport bids, proposals, and business cases with product positioning and cost modelsEnsure compliance with export control configuration management , and quality standardsAs our Product Manager at Cobham Satcom, your qualifications should ideally be: Proven experience in product management within satellite communications, defense systems, or related high-technology sectorsStrong technical and commercial understanding of hardware-based SATCOM products , including terminals, modems, and RF systemsSkilled in performance management, pricing, lifecycle cost analysis , and cross-functional leadershipDemonstrated ability to translate customer and market requirements into actionable product strategiesBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred)Familiarity with Atlassian Tools Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, and Bitbucket) is a plusExperience with RF communications VSAT systems , or military/defense applications is an advantageMust be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) per export control requirementsExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to influence and collaborate across teamsThe salary range posted for this position is $150,000-170,000ApplicationCobham Satcom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Cobham Satcom to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.If you have questions regarding the role, please contact Lead Recruiter Shafiq Shahrani at Shafiq.shahrani@cobhamsatcom.com . We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as applications and interviews will be processed continuously.Successful candidates must pass a background check before commencing employment with Cobham Satcom.Your Future WorkplaceAt Cobham Satcom , we are connecting the future — safeguarding people and ideas through secure and resilient satellite communications. We are a global telecommunications company developing technology that keeps people safe and connected on land and at sea when it matters most.Our approximately 500 employees worldwide are inspired by our mission and work together with strong team spirit in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. It will be an exciting and rewarding journey — and if you are up for the challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.Learn more about Cobham Satcom at: www.cobhamsatcom.com