Product Manager - Product Definition & Requirements (m/f/d)

Das ist der Job

Our work moves beyond prototypes, it creates real-world impact where reliability, reach, and resilience matter most.

Darum lohnt es sich

You will work closely with the leadership team, CPO, and Chief Engineer to translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements and shape the product roadmap from concept to launch.

Based in Munich, we are an ambitious team of engineers, operators, and innovators working hands-on at the intersection of aerospace, clean technology, and logistics.

Benefits — What You Can Expect • Purpose-Driven Work: Join a mission that matters, advancing sustainable logistics and connecting the disconnected. • Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work hands-on with next-generation drone systems, hydrogen technologies, and autonomous operations. • Fast-Paced Learning: Grow faster through deep technical challenges, field missions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. • Collaborative Culture: We value clear communication, radical ownership, and low-ego teamwork across every role and level. • Professional Growth: Shape your role as we scale, with opportunities to lead projects, innovate solutions, and expand your expertise. • Attractive Locations: Work from our modern office or our R&D lab, both close to the center of Munich, with flexible working options depending on your role. • Health and Well-being : As an employee, enjoy the benefits of a WELLPASS membership. • Real-World Impact: See the results of your work directly, from successful flight tests to critical deliveries that move what matters most.

Product Manager - Product Definition & Requirements (m/f/d) Full-time About the role We are looking for a Product Manager to drive product definition at the intersection of market, business, and engineering.

Your responsibilities • Support in the definition of the product vision and strategy • Work closely with the CPO, Program Manager, and Chief Engineer to align product, technical and program priorities • Translate customer needs, market insights, and business priorities into clear product requirements • Engage with customers, partners, and the market to define and validate product requirements • Own and maintain top-level product requirements in close alignment with Systems Engineering • Prioritize features, enhancements, and product changes based on customer value, technical feasibility, and strategic fit • Drive product trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and certification requirements • Evaluate new markets, use cases and strategic partnerships based on customer value, technical feasibility and business potential • Support product positioning, pricing logic and go-to-market preparation together with Business Development and Marketing & Communications • Contribute to business case development and investment proposal Your profile • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Business Administration • 6 + years of experience in Product Management, Systems Engineering, or similar technical product roles • Strong ability to translate market and customer needs into technical product requirements • Experience with complex hardware systems ( e.g. aerospace, drones, robotics, automotive, industrial systems) • Strong systems thinking and understanding of technical feasibility and trade-offs • Commercial awareness and ability to balance customer, product, and business needs • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills • Fluent in English; German is a plus About us At NEX Aero, we are redefining how critical cargo moves across the world.

We design, build, and operate next-generation heavy-duty drones capable of reaching places traditional logistics can’t, connecting remote communities, enabling urgent healthcare deliveries, and strengthening supply chains in a changing world. At NEX Aero, you won’t just build systems.

You’ll help unlock access, progress, and opportunity for industries and communities worldwide. At NEX Aero, we are serious about the mission, and we enjoy the ride.