Product Manager

SRT Marine Systems plc

. Own the USV product and capability strategy for maritime surveillance, security and domain awareness .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in uncrewed systems and maritime surveillance, with a strong focus on product strategy, capability leadership, and integration of sensor data into operational frameworks. Proven ability to translate customer needs into actionable system requirements and deliver effective solutions in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Uncrewed Systems ExpertiseMaritime Surveillance KnowledgeProduct Strategy LeadershipSystems Engineering LiteracyCustomer-Facing Communication

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Hard Skills

Autonomous SystemsVehicle ArchitecturesPayload OptionsCommunications LinksMission SoftwareRequirements DefinitionBusiness Case DevelopmentIntegration Feasibility AssessmentSensor PayloadsOperational Use Cases

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCustomer Needs Analysis

Industry Keywords

Maritime SystemsDefence TechnologyAerospaceRoboticsBorder SecurityEEZ MonitoringISRCritical Infrastructure ProtectionThrough-Life CostsRegulatory Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the USV product and capability strategy for maritime surveillance, security and domain awareness
Map the supplier landscape across platforms, payloads, autonomy, communications, mission control, data services and operational support models
Define partners and integrate recommendations balancing capability, cost, delivery risk and strategic value
Translate customer missions into system concepts, operational use cases, requirements, acceptance criteria and verification approaches
Develop reference solution architectures integrating USV assets into the maritime domain awareness software platform
Shape integrations for sensor data, telemetry, video, AIS, radar, EO/IR, mission tasking, platform health, alerts and track fusion
Lead customer workshops, demonstrations, discovery sessions and bid support for USV-enabled solutions
Own the USV roadmap, including supplier evaluations, pilots, field trials, platform integrations and repeatable delivery packages
Work across product, engineering, delivery, commercial, legal and operations to turn strategy into deployed customer capability
Build internal knowledge of UxV operating models, regulatory considerations, through-life costs, safety cases and support requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in uncrewed systems, autonomous systems, defence technology, maritime systems, aerospace, robotics or a closely related field
Strong understanding of the USV supplier market, vehicle architectures, payload options, autonomy stacks, communications links and mission software
Product or capability leadership experience, including strategy, roadmap ownership, requirements definition and business case development
Ability to turn ambiguous customer needs into structured product decisions, system-level requirements and practical delivery plans
Good understanding of maritime surveillance missions such as border security, EEZ monitoring, illegal fishing, port security, ISR and critical infrastructure protection
Familiarity with sensor payloads such as radar, EO/IR, AIS, sonar, RF detection, acoustic systems or other maritime intelligence sources
Systems-engineering literacy sufficient to assess integration feasibility, interface dependencies and supplier claims credibly
Commercial awareness, with experience evaluating suppliers and assessing cost models
Confident customer-facing communication with senior stakeholders, operational users, technical teams and external partners
Global travel in support of the business and project delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private healthcare package
25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service
Real individual development opportunities