RF/FPGA DSP Product Manager – Rugged Embedded Tech

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship for eligible

Job summary

Htprof seeks a Technical Product Manager for FPGA, RF & DSP in Austin, TX. You will own strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for RF/DSP/FPGA-based COTS solutions, translating RF/DSP theory into real hardware. You will identify market opportunities and define product requirements from concept through launch.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering background and 7+ years in RF/DSP/FPGA sectors, with proven ability to work with engineering, sales, customers and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in 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 understand real-world hardware implementations, not just theoretical RF/DSP concepts.
• Experience with embedded electronics and/or embedded software.
• Experience evaluating system-level technical tradeoffs, performance constraints, architecture, cost, and manufacturability.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into product requirements, product definitions, and business cases.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering, sales, customers, suppliers, and executive leadership.

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 trade-offs 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 architectures

DSP

FPGA

Embedded electronics

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FPGA design tools

DSP development tools

Job description

Htprof seeks a Technical Product Manager for FPGA, RF & DSP in Austin, TX. You will own strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for RF/DSP/FPGA-based COTS solutions, translating RF/DSP theory into real hardware. You will identify market opportunities and define product requirements from concept through launch.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering background and 7+ years in RF/DSP/FPGA sectors, with proven ability to work with engineering, sales, customers and executives.