Product Manager - Aviation

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of Detection and Measurement, Aids to Navigation, including Flash, Sabik Marine and Sealite, are leading providers of lighting and navigational aids for the marine, obstruction, and airfield end markets.  Offering the broadest portfolio of solutions, we help people transverse the world safely by air, land, and sea.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As Product Manager – Aviation, you will support and grow our portfolio of airport and heliport lighting solutions by managing assigned products throughout their lifecycle, identifying market opportunities, supporting new product development, and ensuring our solutions continue to meet customer, regulatory, and business needs. Working closely with engineering, sales, operations, quality, and customers, you will help deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially successful aviation lighting products.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Manage assigned airport and heliport lighting products throughout their lifecycle.
• Support development and execution of the aviation lighting product roadmap and portfolio strategy.
• Assist with portfolio optimization, including lifecycle management and end-of-life planning.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes to aviation standards and regulations.

2. Market & Commercial Growth

• Gather and analyze customer, market, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop product positioning, value propositions, and pricing recommendations.
• Support product launches, customer introductions, and commercialization activities.
• Track product performance and recommend initiatives to improve revenue, margin, and market share.

3. Product Development & Cross-Functional Execution

• Define product requirements and work closely with engineering teams to develop new products and enhancements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service teams to ensure successful product delivery and support.
• Provide technical and product expertise to sales teams, customers, consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in product management, engineering, technical sales, marketing, or a related commercial role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and commercial teams.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in aviation lighting, airport infrastructure, electrical products, industrial technology, or related markets.
• Understanding of airport and heliport operations and familiarity with ICAO, FAA, EASA, or equivalent aviation standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated product lifecycle management, market analysis, competitive intelligence, business case development, project management, and commercial acumen.
• Customer focus, strategic thinking, technical aptitude, cross-functional collaboration, and strong influencing skills; experience in a global business environment is desirable.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aviation Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Travel & Working Environment

• Works closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, quality, customer support, airport authorities, consultants, and industry partners.
• Operates in a collaborative, cross-functional, and global business environment.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.