Product Manager

AMETEK; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is looking for a Product Manager for FPGA, Mixed Signal RF & DSP in Austin, Texas. The successful candidate will lead the strategy and lifecycle management of Abaco’s portfolio, focusing on compelling, market-leading products based on real-world RF, DSP, and FPGA systems.

The role demands a strong background in product management with significant experience within embedded defense markets. The position offers a base salary between $120,000 and $160,000.

AMETEK values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in RF, DSP, FPGA, or embedded defense markets.
• Product management or technical leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with embedded electronics and/or software.

Responsibilities

• Owns and maintains the product strategy for RF/DSP and FPGA solutions.
• Leads the financial performance of the product lines.
• Develops long-range roadmaps aligned to industry trends and customer needs.

Skills

FPGA architectures

RF system design

Digital Signal Processing

relationship management

technical communication

business case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

As a Product Manager – FPGA, Mixed Signal RF & DSP, you will lead the strategy, definition, and lifecycle management of Abaco’s portfolio of RF, DSP, and FPGA based COTS solutions. This role is intended for a product leader with a strong background in the design and analysis of real world RF and mixed signal systems, who applies deep systems understanding to product strategy, roadmap definition, and technical differentiation. Working closely with engineering, sales, and program teams, you will translate system level requirements and tradeoffs into compelling, market‑leading products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Owns and maintains the product strategy for RF/DSP and FPGA solutions within the overall Abaco Systems product system
• Leads the financial performance of the product lines with accountability for revenue, costs, and profitability
• Develops long‑range roadmaps aligned to industry trends and customer need
• Conducts competitive analysis across relevant form factors
• Authors business cases and requirements for new products
• Leads kickoff process for new NPD launches
• Oversees performance of the multi‑product portfolio
• Interfaces with customers, sales, and partners
• Supports secure customer engagements
• Provides technical presentations, marketing, and collateral and training
• Partners with engineering, operations, and leadership

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, from an accredited college or university (Masters preferred)
• 7+ years in RF, DSP, FPGA, or embedded defense markets
• Product management or technical leadership experience preferred

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in FPGA architectures, RF system design and performance, and Digital Signal Processing, with experience evaluating system level tradeoffs and constraints across the signal chain, from RF front end through data conversion and digital processing
• Experience in managing relationships with customers and suppliers and interfacing with leadership within the company
• Ability to build and justify multi-year business cases to the Abaco leadership team
• Ability to capture and communicate complex technical concepts
• Product concept definition and orchestrate NPI launches
• Has translated RF and DSP theory into real hardware or FPGA implementations and understands where practical systems diverge from ideal models
• Demonstrated experience with embedded electronics and/or software
• Familiarity writing requirements with Military Standards
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Ability to create positive outcomes in an influential leadership position without direct reports
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and customer communication skills
• Self‑starter, inclusive, highly motivated individual

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 120,000
• Salary Maximum: 160,000
• Incentive: No
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by U.S. citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].