Product Manager, Rugged Hardware Accessories

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Product Manager to own the roadmap for the radar accessory ecosystem, including deployment kits, mounting solutions, power systems, cables, junction boxes, tripods, and future accessories that simplify customer integration and deployment.

The role acts as the voice of the customer, translating operational needs into products that enhance the customer experience while partnering with engineering, operations, suppliers, and external development partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or another technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of product management or related experience managing technical hardware products.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate customer problems into clear product requirements and prioritized roadmaps.
• Experience working with external suppliers, OEM partners, contract manufacturers, or technology partners.
• Ability to balance customer needs, cost, quality, schedule, and business objectives when making product decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple products and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience bringing products from concept through launch and ongoing lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for Echodyne's radar accessory portfolio.
• Engage with customers, integrators, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand deployment challenges and identify new accessory opportunities.
• Translate customer needs into clear product requirements and business cases.
• Prioritize accessory investments based on customer value, business impact, technical feasibility, and cost.
• Partner with engineering to develop technical requirements while balancing cost, usability, manufacturability, and quality.
• Work closely with external design, manufacturing, and technology partners throughout product development and launch.
• Collaborate with Program Management to manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and product readiness.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Management to support sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and product transitions.
• Develop pricing, packaging, and go-to-market recommendations with Marketing, Sales, and Solutions Engineering.
• Monitor customer feedback, field performance, and market trends to continuously improve the accessory portfolio.
• Serve as the voice of the customer throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Product management

Requirements translation

Supplier management

Tradeoff decision-making

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Echodyne is seeking a Product Manager to own the roadmap for the radar accessory ecosystem, including deployment kits, mounting solutions, power systems, cables, junction boxes, tripods, and future accessories that simplify customer integration and deployment.

The role acts as the voice of the customer, translating operational needs into products that enhance the customer experience while partnering with engineering, operations, suppliers, and external development partners.