FPGA, RF & DSP Tech PM for Rugged Embedded Solutions

Essenti Talent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Visa Sponsorship

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Technical Product Manager – FPGA, RF & DSP in Huntsville, AL to own strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of RF, DSP, and FPGA-based COTS solutions. The role blends hands-on engineering with product leadership in a mission-critical defense/aerospace context.

You will translate complex RF/DSP concepts into concrete requirements, lead multi-year roadmaps, collaborate with engineering, sales, and customers, and guide products from concept through NPI and commercialization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of RF, DSP, FPGA, embedded electronics, or related defense/embedded technology markets.
• Strong technical understanding of FPGA architectures, RF systems, and Digital Signal Processing.
• Strong understanding of the complete RF-to-digital signal chain, including RF front ends, data converters, FPGA processing, and DSP.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into product requirements and business cases.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product strategy for RF/DSP and FPGA solutions within the overall product portfolio.
• Develop multi-year product roadmaps based on customer needs, technology trends, competitive intelligence, and business objectives.
• Translate complex system-level requirements and engineering tradeoffs into compelling product strategies and requirements.
• Develop business cases for new products and present recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead product concept definition and support the NPI process from initial requirements through product launch.
• Evaluate competitive products, technologies, architectures, and relevant form factors.
• Manage product-line financial performance, including revenue, cost, profitability, and investment priorities.
• Partner closely with engineering to define product requirements, technical differentiation, and development priorities.
• Work with sales, customers, and partners to understand market requirements and identify new opportunities.
• Participate in customer engagements and provide technical support during complex discussions.
• Develop technical presentations, product collateral, training materials, and other product communications.
• Support secure customer engagements where required.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend product enhancements, investments, or lifecycle changes.
• Influence cross-functional teams and drive positive outcomes without direct authority.
• Communicate complex RF, DSP, FPGA, and embedded technologies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

RF knowledge

FPGA architectures

DSP theory

Embedded electronics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Technical Product Manager – FPGA, RF & DSP in Huntsville, AL to own strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of RF, DSP, and FPGA-based COTS solutions. The role blends hands-on engineering with product leadership in a mission-critical defense/aerospace context.

You will translate complex RF/DSP concepts into concrete requirements, lead multi-year roadmaps, collaborate with engineering, sales, and customers, and guide products from concept through NPI and commercialization,