Principal UAS Product Manager

About the Position

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Principal UAS Product Manager

Location: Bingen, WA

Job ID: R0003791

Category: Product Management

Post Date: Oct. 02, 2026

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Responsibilities

As a Principal UAS Product Manager, you will be responsible for shaping Insitu’s products. This role works closely with the product line Chief Engineer, Director, and Strategy teams to deliver immense customer value based on operational feedback, market trends, and stated customer mission needs. The Product Manager:

• Works with senior leadership, Engineering, Program managers, Strategy, and/or Business Development to enact the overarching development strategy and coordinates capability development to establish a product definition which delivers integrated capabilities to support business objectives.
• Monitors and maintains competitive intelligence assessment.
• Implements the evolution of capabilities and advances the architecture of existing systems or emerging subsystems and technology.
• Develops and maintains product roadmaps, requirements, white-papers.
• Achieves goals for productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. Prioritizes team inputs, aligned to an integrated technical and/or product roadmap, to ensure business, technical, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Reviews plans' execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues in collaboration with Product Line Manager(s) and Chief Engineers.
• Develops and executes process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
• Monitors, demonstrates, documents, and reports the product’s implementation, timelines, budgets, issues, risks, risk mitigation, and successes to stakeholders.
• Establishes partnerships and maintains strong and effective stakeholder working relationships.
• Develops and monitors product lifecycle strategies, sustainment, and obsolescence oversight.
• Oversees resource management and allocation.
• Coordinates with functional leaders, senior product line managers, and Chief Engineers to establish project resource plans for the execution of a development portfolio inclusive of: capital expenditures, sustainment, IRAD, CSR&D, CRAD, BD Assist, B&P, and IWA’s.

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Requirements

• Education & Experience:

  • Technical bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of related work experience or a master’s degree with 12 or more years of related work experience.
  • Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive actionable business decisions.
  • Experience leading and building high-performing teams through effective influence and communication.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to develop strategies based on economic and industry analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information across diverse audiences.
  • Track record of prioritizing customer needs and building long-term customer relationships.
  • Solid decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate options and implement effective solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of UAS, autonomous systems, ISR, aerospace, and weapon systems, including airframes, subsystems, components, and software.
  • Demonstrated application of engineering judgment to ensure quality and integrity in product design.
  • Skilled at gaining commitment and buy-in from stakeholders using adaptive interpersonal approaches.
  • Strong understanding of industry trends, competition, and strategic partnerships.
  • Experience in providing technical leadership, coaching teams, and driving technical excellence.
  • Knowledge of complete product lifecycle management, from manufacturing through to end-of-life.

• Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Understanding of Defense Acquisition, Contracting, and international markets.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with C4ISR.
  • Strong financial and business case development skills.

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We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
• Hybrid work model with a preference for on-site presence three days per week.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs, and more.

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About the Company

Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has pioneered the design, manufacturing, and operation of high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) with superior payload capabilities. Our world-class manufacturing facilities are located in Bingen, WA, and deliver the highest quality products on time. We are on a mission to be the world’s most trusted partner, developing and integrating world-class solutions that support customer success in the most challenging environments.

Discover a career in Aviation where you are a part of the UAS future while working in a supportive environment focused on Pioneering, Performing, Caring, and Unity.

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If you are ready to bring your ideas to life and shape the future of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, apply now.

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Note: This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20%.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.