Katalyst is focused on advancing human expansion into space by developing advanced, reliable spacecraft for rendezvous and proximity operations, as well as increasing space domain awareness through data processing and machine learning. The company aims to create spacecraft that can reconfigure, refuel, inspect, and protect satellites on orbit.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Act as the interface between engineering, leadership, and customers.
- Lead product planning and milestone tracking in collaboration with the software team.
- Design and create customer-centric artifacts like user guides, product decks, one-pagers, product demos, and pricing breakdowns.
Other
- Cultivate and drive forward relationships with end users and customers, regularly introducing demos and test features for review and feedback.
- Facilitate product-focused customer meetings: Prepare objectives, structure, and outcomes to support strategic goals.
- Lead the development of proposals.
- Comply with 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.
- Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled information, necessitating that non-US persons are authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment.
