Software Product Commercialization Manager

Job overview

The Software Product Commercialization Manager role is hybrid in Burlington, MA, with a salary range of $146,900–$205,200 per year. The position serves as the Embedded Entrepreneur for SSCI’s DARPA Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative, advancing RAPTOR, its autonomy software stack, toward commercial licensing and field use. The manager connects autonomy technology, operational user needs, product strategy, and business development. By validating customer needs, shaping the product and licensing approach, and building adoption pathways, the role helps transition research and development into a commercially viable software product.

What you'll do

• Lead RAPTOR commercialization and go-to-market strategy
• analyze the UAS autonomy software market and customer needs
• conduct customer discovery and interviews
• define customer value propositions
• engage Army, SOCOM, PEOs, program offices, procurement organizations, operational units, primes, and integration partners
• identify government acquisition and program-of-record pathways
• develop partner and customer relationships
• conduct competitive analysis
• refine business model, licensing, pricing, and packaging
• coordinate licensing framework with leadership and legal counsel
• translate customer feedback into product requirements and roadmap priorities
• support demonstrations and operational evaluations
• track commercialization metrics
• support investor engagement planning
• travel for customer discovery, partnerships, demonstrations, and operational engagements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software product commercialization manager

hybrid

burlington ma

scientific systems company

raptor

autonomy software

uas

go-to-market strategy

product licensing

customer discovery

defense technology

travel required

$146,900–$205,200/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) or IRA retirement plan
• life insurance
• paid time off and public holidays
• family leave
• short- and long-term disability
• training and development
• hybrid work schedule
• wellness resources
• free food and snacks.

Why this role

Embedded Entrepreneur role focused on commercializing RAPTOR, a DARPA-sponsored autonomy software stack; travel is required; must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance.

About the employer

Scientific Systems Company, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.