Product Manager

Diversified Technical Systems Inc.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and performance bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition and training assistance

Six paid company holidays

Job summary

Diversified Technical Systems Inc. seeks a results-driven Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution in Aerospace & Defense and Automotive Crash Test markets. The role requires 10+ years of technical experience and a strong background in product management.

You will play a critical role in product development, market understanding, and customer interaction. DTS offers a competitive salary between $149k and $195k, along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a technical role involving data acquisition, sensors, or embedded systems.
• 5+ years in product management or as a product owner.
• Ability to manage multiple products across different development stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions with customers.
• Develop and maintain product strategy for revenue growth.
• Author Product Design Specification documents.

Skills

Technical role experience

Product management experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

MS Windows

Excel (advanced functions)

Data analytics tools

Job description

DTS is looking for a results-driven Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution across Aerospace & Defense and Automotive Crash Test markets. This role blends technical depth with market insight to deliver innovative solutions and drive business growth.

Summary

The Product Manager plays a critical role in the product development and management process by partnering with DTSSales Managers, Sales Partners, stakeholders and customers to understand customer needs, define technical requirements, and craft a successful vision for DTS products. The Product Manager is strategic and execution focused for multiple customer markets. This role focuses on technical discovery, value proposition development, market definition, and solution articulation. The Product Manager is responsible for our Aerospace & Defense market, Automotive Crash Test market, and any future markets.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional responsibilities and requirements may be added or changed at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and Duties

Include but are not limited to:

• Leading technical discovery sessions with prospective customers to understand application requirements and constraints. Prioritizing needs based on ROI and tradeoffs.
• Researching and understanding the markets, our position, and our competitors to identify opportunities and gaps.
• Developing and maintaining the product strategy to support revenue growth, customer retention, and market expansion initiatives.
• Authoring Product Design Specification (PDS) documents which serve as inputs to the Engineering product development process. Translated universe market needs into scalable product capabilities.
• Planning and prioritization of product development and maintaining the product feature backlog, including the New Feature Request process.
• Creating and maintaining use cases, user stories, product requirements, and specifications.
• Leading the Commercial Launch Plan process.
• Maintaining existing products including monitoring KPIs and customer feedback to prioritize ongoing development.
• Serving as the product ambassador internally and externally.
• Working with others to identify adjacent and new markets for DTS.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as requested by DTS management.

Experience and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Responsibilities and Duties satisfactorily. The qualifications and skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or similar discipline and significant experience (approx. 10+ years) in a technical role involving data acquisition, sensors, or embedded systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Related experience working in automotive crash, flight test, or aerospace & defense (A&D) sectors is necessary. Developing an in-depth understanding of DTS product lines over time is essential.
• Product management or product owner experience (5+ years) including responsibility for hardware product definition is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple products at multiple stages of development with a broad group of stakeholders. Includes the ability to understand and adjust project priorities, develop plans that will achieve stated goals on schedule, anticipate problems, and develop innovative solutions to correct or prevent obstacles is necessary.
• The ability to effectively communicate and present information, verbally and in writing, in a professional, diplomatic manner to a variety of audiences (internal, customers, and vendors) as well as the ability to simplify complex topics is necessary.
• Well-developed analytical, reasoning, inter‑personal communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills are necessary. Familiarity with data analytics tools and product metrics is also necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with other individuals/departments is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Windows as well as various computer programs, such as Outlook, Word, Excel (advanced functions), Project, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn and master several essential DTS software products is necessary.

Why Join DTS?

For six consecutive years, DTS has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” — and for good reason. We believe happy, empowered employees lead to exceptional customer outcomes. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus structure
• Six paid company holidays plus the final week of the year off (paid)
• Free on‑site EV charging stations
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary insurance plans including accident and critical illness coverage
• Tuition and training assistance
• 401(k) with employer match

Estimated Salary Range:

$149k - $195k annualized

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Equipment Use

This position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. The work environment is a production and engineering area and typical business office. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Occasional US and/or international travel to customer, vendor, corporate, and/or other sites may be necessary based on business or customer needs.

This position requires compliance with U.S. Export Control requirements. Therefore candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DTS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local regulations.