Product Lead

<div class="content-intro"><h1>About Armaments Research Company &nbsp;&nbsp;</h1> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company dedicated to bringing real-time situational awareness and battlefield logistics capabilities to the warfighter. You will be an integral part of the ARC team managing program execution in support of our innovative and powerful IoT devices to enhance national security.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Our core offering is the ARC AI-Enabled Weapons Sensor (AEWS), which collects and transmits real-time tactical data to the cloud. This information enables battlefield/tactical awareness and aggregated insights into big data sets that do not exist today. ARC technologies were initially developed in partnership with DARPA and the National Science Foundation and leverage internet-of-things (IoT) technology and machine learning to derive actionable insights and transform operational responses. This novel technology will be deployed at scale to enhance safety, decision-making, and sustainment for the warfighter at the tactical edge.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div></div><h1>What You'll Do</h1> <p><span>We are seeking a hands-on Product Leader to own the product vision, roadmap, and execution </span><span>alignment for a defense-focused IoT system operating in real-world ground combat and training </span><span>environments.&nbsp; </span><span>This role is for a doer, not a slide-builder. You will spend time with users, operate the product </span><span>yourself, make hard prioritization decisions, and ensure the product delivered by engineering </span><span>solves the right problems under real operational constraints.&nbsp; </span><span><span>You bring d</span>eep domain familiarity with U.S. ground combat, training, or operational </span><span>environments.&nbsp; You enjoy h</span><span>igh activity in ambiguous, constraint-heavy environments.&nbsp; You have s</span><span>trong ownership mentality, you're laser-focused on outcomes, and you value h</span><span>ands-on orientation favoring direct validation over abstraction.</span></p> <h1>Role Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact</h1> <div class="p-pdf_iframe__page" data-page-number="1"> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"> <p><strong><span>Product Strategy &amp; Roadmap</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Own the product roadmap and strategy</span></li> <li>Make clear tradeoffs between scope, timeline, usability, and feasibility</li> <li>Continuously refine priorities as customer needs evolve</li> </ul> <strong><span>Customer Discovery &amp; Validation</span></strong></div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"> <ul> <li><span>Drive direct customer discovery through interviews and field observation</span></li> <li><span>Personally operate the product</span></li> <li><span>Translate real user behavior into actionable insights</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span>Execution Alignment</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Triage and prioritize customer feedback with engineering and sales</span></li> <li><span>Provide clear, implementable product requirements</span></li> <li>V<span>alidate product quality and release readiness</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span>UX &amp; Product Definition</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Create or guide UI/UX mockups and workflows</span></li> <li><span>Ensure usability in high-stress operational environments</span></li> <li><span>Act as authority on product behavior</span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"><strong><span>Metrics &amp; Performance</span>&nbsp;</strong></div> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"> <ul> <li><span>Define success metrics tied to operational value</span></li> <li><span>Track performance and adoption</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span>Defense Context &amp; Constraints</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Navigate defense acquisition and security constraints</span></li> <li><span>Balance ideal design with deployment realities</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h1>Relevant Skills and Experience</h1> <ul> <li><span>Domain experience in U.S. ground combat</span></li> <li><span>Hands-on product mindset</span></li> <li><span>Comfort with rapid iteration and imperfect information</span></li> <li><span>Ability to write clear, implementable and testable requirements</span></li> <li><span>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills</span></li> </ul> <h1>Bonus Points</h1> <ul> <li><span>Formal product management experience</span></li> <li><span>Ability to understand technical tradeoffs</span></li> <li><span>Experience with sensor-driven or IoT systems</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>This position will require access to restricted information and facilities protected under U.S. laws and regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Please note that any offer for employment will be conditioned on any required authorization to receive access to such restricted information and facilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. &nbsp;</em></p> <div><em>Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. Citizenship to meet federal government security screening requirements required for this role. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and otherwise eligible to obtain access to classified information and facilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position. &nbsp;</em></div> <h1>What We Offer:</h1> <p>Equity Options<br>401k plan<br>Employer paid employee medical, dental and vision</p> <p>12 paid holidays plus Flexible PTO Policy&nbsp;</p></div>