Software Product Mananger

Katalyst Description:

At Katalyst, we see human expansion into space not as a distant future, but as a present reality. As this growth accelerates, the need for advanced, reliable spacecraft has never been more critical.  We are standing at this forefront specializing in rendezvous and proximity operations creating spacecraft that can reconfigure, refuel, inspect and protect satellites on orbit rapidly, routinely, and regularly. In order to accomplish our mission, we also process data from a network of space-based sensors, both existing and deployable upgrades, using state of the art machine learning and advanced orbital dynamic filtering algorithms to increase space domain awareness, becoming the eyes and ears on orbit.

You might be a great fit for our team if you want to:

• Accelerate your growth—skip the corporate ladder and forge your own path.
• Embrace challenges and ambiguity; both failure and success are steps to solutions.
• Tackle the toughest problems in the space industry and reshape its future, working side by side on a team that’s bought into the mission.

Role Description:

We’re looking for a Software Product Manager to own the execution and evolution of our core software applications. You’ll align technical development with customer needs and strategic goals, bridging engineering, user experience, and go-to-market (G2M) execution. This role is equal parts vision-setting, roadmap ownership, and tactical leadership across development and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Execution

• Provide product-minded leadership to Katalyst software applications (ARC & ICON).
• Own software product roadmap and prioritize feature development based on customer input, Katalyst goals, and market trends.
• Prioritize feature development by integrating inputs from customer engagements, market trends, and business goals.
• Translate technical capabilities into clear user benefits and product differentiators.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as the interface between engineering, leadership, and customers.
• Lead product planning and milestone tracking in collaboration with the software team.
• Facilitate product-focused customer meetings: Prepare objectives, structure, and outcomes to support strategic goals.

Deliverables & Materials

• Design and create customer-centric artifacts like user guides, product decks, one-pagers, product demos, and pricing breakdowns.
• Lead the development of proposals.

Customer Engagement & Feedback

• Cultivate and drive forward relationships with end users and customers, regularly introducing demos and test features for review and feedback.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in software product management, with a strong foundation in software development and architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical systems into actionable product roadmaps.

Desired:

• Familiarity with the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) ecosystem:
  • Understanding of mission needs, technical systems, and major players (government, defense, commercial).
  • Awareness of current SDA technologies and challenges.

Compensation and Benefits:  

Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.