London, United Kingdom | On-site (Full-time) Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 significant equity Mid-Level / Senior | High-Ownership Role About the Role Our client is seeking a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering market-ready products within a research- and technology-heavy environment. This position sits at the intersection of advanced technical capabilities and real-world customer needs, requiring someone who can translate complex outputs into cohesive, user-focused product experiences. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a fast-moving, pre-seed startup environment. Rather than working from fixed roadmaps, you'll help define direction through experimentation, insight, and strong decision-making. What You'll Do Translate technical and research-driven capabilities into compelling, customer-centric products Validate product ideas and features with stakeholders and existing clients Shape product direction by integrating ad-hoc demos and emerging technical capabilities Drive product coherence, packaging, and market readiness while engineering teams focus on execution Make deliberate trade-offs, prioritizing clarity and quality of thinking over speed alone Independently structure ambiguous problems and identify high-impact opportunities Travel & Exposure This role involves international travel, including potential airline or partner visits lasting up to two weeks at a time. Candidates should be energized by travel and comfortable working across global contexts. What We're Looking For 1 year of experience in product management (3 years preferred for Senior level) Ability to thrive in fast-changing, non-deterministic environments Strong problem structuring, market validation, and decision-making skills Excellent stakeholder communication and alignment capabilities Industrial, technical, or engineering background preferred Willingness to build domain expertise in aviation and complex technical systems Comfortable operating with high autonomy and accountability Culture & Working Style London-based, full-time on-site role (remote or hybrid work is not available) High-trust environment with flexible working hours Research-driven culture that values intellectual curiosity and exploration Early-stage startup setting with minimal infrastructure and high ownership Who This Role Is Not For Candidates seeking remote or hybrid work Individuals expecting mature processes or later-stage company structure Risk-averse professionals or those uncomfortable with ambiguity and frequent travel Candidates who prefer long timelines over rapid experimentation and delivery Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to help shape a product from the ground up, working closely with deeply technical teams while influencing how cutting-edge capabilities reach real users. You'll gain exposure to global stakeholders, operate with real ownership, and play a key role in defining the products direction from an early stage. Apply now if you're excited by ownership, ambiguity, and building meaningful products in a research-driven environment