Senior Product Manager-C5ISR

Curtiss-Wright; Gilbert (AZ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright seeks a Product Line Manager for the C5ISR Modular Solutions business unit, responsible for leading the success of embedded electronics within aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and strong technical knowledge to foster business growth and innovation in a remote or on-site capacity.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Product or Engineering Management.
• Proven success in identifying business opportunities.
• Knowledge of embedded processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial success of embedded product lines.
• Manage product development lifecycles for market readiness.
• Oversee partner relationships to enhance product value.

Skills

Strong sales and business leadership

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Motivated self-starter

Technical decision impact understanding

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Curtiss-Wright is a world leader in supplying rugged electronics to the aerospace and defense industries. If you have flown on an airplane or seen a military drone, chances are you have put your trust in technologies developed by Curtiss-Wright.

To support our continued market growth and industry leadership, we are looking for talented candidates to fill several new Product Line Manager (PLM) positions aligned with our C5ISR Modular Solutions business unit which develops Curtiss-Wright’s most advanced embedded electronics. You should have relevant industry experience and passion for technology, combined with strong sales and business leadership skills, to join the Curtiss-Wright team.

Positions are available in the US and Canada.

Location : US remote or based out of a Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions US facility

NOT CA, NY, MN)

As our Product Line Manager, you will be part of a Product Management team responsible for the overall success of the entire C5ISR product portfolio and be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specific product lines and application areas, such as: mission processing, signal processing, HPEC processing architectures, CPU / FPGA / GPU and networking technologies, and emerging embedded edge AI processing systems.

As the overall technical and product subject matter expert, you will also help grow the business through participation in bids, proposals, and technical reviews.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off | 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Referral Program | Competitive Pay | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Inclusive & Supportive Culture

A Senior PLM with direct experience associated with High Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC) and embedded signal processing systems. Strong working knowledge of data processing workflows, high performance CPU architectures, FPGA technology, and accelerated GPU processing experience are highly desirable.

Responsible for the commercial success of our embedded product lines, overseeing them from inception, through market research, design, build, launch, growth, enhancement, and eventual sunset. By understanding target market needs, solution gaps, and technical requirements, you will develop and deliver innovative solutions to our customers, focusing on sound business growth.

Ensure that our products and solutions provide market differentiation through features, price, services, support, or other key customer value propositions, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth.

Develop and implement strategies for existing and new products, prepare business cases including ROI models, pricing, profit strategies, and drive data-driven forecasts for bookings, revenue, and design wins, ensuring a competitive and differentiated value proposition based on market and industry research.

Collaborate with Engineering leads, CTOs, and marketing teams to define and develop solutions addressing emerging market needs, including feature sets, technical specifications, Design to Cost targets, pricing models, and related activities.

Provide Engineering with well-defined feature, cost, and product-level requirements, supporting them during product development to meet market needs.

Oversee product development lifecycles to maintain Time to Market (TTM), Design to Cost (DTC), development costs, and maximize ROI throughout development and ongoing activities.

Manage product line health through sales forecast reviews, margin monitoring, pricing adjustments, and market-driven enhancements to maintain leadership.

Develop partner relationships to increase product value propositions and overall solutions.

Work with Sales, Business Development, Bids, and Contracts to build customer relationships, negotiate deals, and support business growth.

Provide analysis of customer requirements and technical/marketing input on solution proposals.

Offer SME support to customers and sales teams with pre-sales technical and application knowledge, and insights into products and applications.

Support new product introductions, promotional content, product roadmaps, white papers, and media articles, emphasizing product value.

Drive third-party product development collaborations and support marketing, sales, and business capture activities.

Participate in industry working groups to influence and gain insights into industry standards.

What You Bring :

A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

At least 7 years of relevant experience in Product or Engineering Management or technical Product Marketing

US citizenship and either an existing US security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within 24 months

Ability to understand target markets and create innovative, differentiated products

Proven success in identifying business opportunities and developing them

Strong relationship-building skills with customers, partners, and colleagues

Understanding of product, market, and marketing strategies

Knowledge of embedded processing technologies and industry standards, including software applications and system-level requirements

Skills

Motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit, urgency, and attention to detail

Strong business acumen and understanding of technical decision impacts

Ability to analyze data and support decision-making

Knowledge of embedded systems architecture, hardware, software, and usability in defense and aerospace, including technologies like Intel and Arm processors, FPGA, GPU, Ethernet, VME/VPX/XMC, Linux, real-time OS, and safety/security standards.

Willingness to travel frequently for customer, sales, and industry activities.

Who We Are : Our Values

Our division delivers solutions for air, ground, and naval defense, focusing on growth segments with high demand for advanced technology, safety, security, and performance. As a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions provider, we support the DoD's commitment to technological superiority.

LI-LR

No unsolicited agency submittals. Agencies must be invited and have signed terms before submitting. Resumes sent directly to employees or affiliates will not qualify for fees and become Curtiss-Wright property.

Compliance Statement

This role may involve exposure to export-controlled information and require security screening. Ineligibility revealed during screening may affect employment offers.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request.

For US Applicants : EEO is The Law – more info here.

For disability accommodations, contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Join the WRIGHT Team!

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