> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1205270-principal-product-manager-space-communications-systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1205270-principal-product-manager-space-communications-systems). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Product Manager - Space Communications Systems - **Company:** Cesiumastro Inc - **Location:** Westminster, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $207,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, System Configuration, Datasheets, Signal Processing - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a6c0130e9d83d75 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field * 12+ years of experience in a technical role including 5+ years of experience in technical documentation, systems engineering, product management, or similar technical roles in aerospace, communications, or related industries * Deep technical understanding of RF communications systems, satellite communications, or space systems architecture * Strong experience creating technical documentation or customer-facing materials * Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems clearly to diverse audiences * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, business development, and marketing teams * Interest in growing into strategic product management responsibilities, * Hands-on experience with RF link budgets, modulation schemes, antenna systems, or signal processing * Direct experience with satellite ground systems, space segment operations, or RF payload design * Proven track record creating datasheets, ICDs, or integration documentation * Experience working with evolving hardware or system configurations * Experience supporting customer evaluation or integration * Familiarity with space industry standards and regulatory requirements (FCC, ITU, etc.) * Exposure to product roadmap planning, competitive analysis, or market research * Background in product management or product marketing for technical products ## Description We are seeking a Product Manager to help manage our space communications products across their entire lifecycle, from initial definition through customer deployment and operation. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, business development, sales, and marketing, ensuring the product is consistently and accurately understood across all functions and customer interactions. You participate in product definition alongside the concept design team, define how capabilities are articulated to different audiences, and serve as the authority on how the product is described and positioned. You own technical product documentation that defines what the product is, what it does, and how customers use it. This includes datasheets, ICDs, user guides, technical specifications, and integration documentation across the full customer lifecycle: evaluation, procurement, integration, and operation. You work closely with the marketing team on outbound marketing materials, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency. You ensure that everyone, from internal engineering and sales teams to external customers, has a shared, accurate understanding of the product as it evolves., Product Description & Consistency * Convert product definitions into clear, accurate descriptions of capabilities, configurations, and performance * Ensure all materials describe the product consistently across datasheets, documentation, proposals, and customer discussions * Act as the source of truth for how the product is described externally Customer-Facing Collateral * Own all outbound documentation across the full customer lifecycle: evaluation, selection, integration, and operation * Create and maintain datasheets, user guides, ICDs, integration documentation, and technical specifications * Ensure customers have the right information at each stage of their journey with the product * Identify gaps in documentation based on customer questions and address them Keeping Materials Up to Date * Track product changes and ensure all documentation and collateral reflect the current state of the product * Communicate updates to internal teams and customers when product capabilities or configurations change Customer Enablement * Help customers understand how to use the product through clear documentation and guidance * Support onboarding and early use by ensuring instructions and interfaces are well explained * Reduce confusion and support burden by improving clarity of materials Product Strategy & Roadmap Collaboration * Participate in product roadmap discussions with engineering and business development teams * Contribute technical documentation insights to inform product strategy and feature prioritization * Support market analysis activities by documenting customer needs and feedback patterns * Grow into strategic product management through exposure to roadmap planning and competitive analysis Cross-Functional Coordination * Participate in product development activities with concept design and engineering teams to ensure technical accuracy * Work closely with marketing on outbound materials, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency * Enable business development and sales with clear, consistent product materials * Bridge engineering, BD, sales, and marketing to ensure all teams describe the product consistently * Translate technical capabilities into customer-facing value propositions and documentation ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [Perfect Pitch: Unveiling the Mathematical Symphony Behind a Guitar Tuner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1095-perfect-pitch-unveiling-the-mathematical-symphony-behind-a-guitar-tuner) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Humanizing Your Documentation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/133-humanizing-your-documentation) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Technical Documentation For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/128-technical-documentation-for-developers)