Product Strategist, Aeromechanical Engineering

Job overview

The Product Strategist, Aeromechanical Engineering role is onsite in New York, NY, with regular in-office presence expected for team members based where Gecko has an office. Compensation is $172,000–$280,000 per year. The role supports U.S. Navy manufacturing programs and Gecko Robotics’ work on critical infrastructure. The strategist combines hands-on aircraft engineering with customer-facing technical leadership, translating engineering needs into validated methods, tools, and workflows while informing aerospace product direction and customer adoption.

What you'll do

• Support aircraft engineering through CAD models, drawings, and scan-data review
• translate customer requirements and standards into engineering and software requirements
• own technical work packages
• develop and qualify analytical methods and tools
• lead technical reviews and build evidence for acceptance
• lead customer engineering discussions
• use delivery feedback to shape product priorities
• support aerospace product and go-to-market work
• mentor colleagues in aircraft structures and engineering processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

product strategist

aeromechanical engineering

new york ny

gecko robotics

aircraft structures

aerospace

cad

gd&t

customer engineering

u.s. navy programs

20% travel

$172k-$280k

full-time position

u.s. person eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

Why this role

The initial work mix is approximately two-thirds program execution and one-third product direction and go-to-market support; travel to customer and program sites is approximately 20%. The role requires eligibility as a U.S. person for specified access requirements.

About the employer

Gecko Robotics is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.