Product Manager - DefenseOS

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking a Product Manager to lead DefenseOS, a defense‑focused operating system derived from its commercial VehicleOS platform. You will own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a navy warship operating system that integrates combat, communications, and hull‑mechanical‑electrical systems on both unmanned and traditional surface vessels.

Key responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for DefenseOS.
• Conduct customer discovery and translate requirements into prioritized features.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to drive outcomes through influence.
• Shape the zonal architecture strategy, replacing federated designs with location‑based zone controllers and centralized compute.
• Coordinate integration with legacy defense systems built by prime contractors.
• Guide field‑readiness, sequencing, and adoption plans for the product.

Required profile

• Proven product management experience, preferably in complex, safety‑critical systems.
• Strong understanding of defense or aerospace domains and naval platforms.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape a first‑of‑its‑kind defense operating system.
• Collaborative, in‑office environment with flexibility for occasional remote work.