Strategic TPM: FPGA, RF & DSP Embedded Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Technical Product Manager for FPGA, RF and DSP in Austin, TX. The role combines hands-on engineering with product strategy to shape RF, DSP and FPGA-based embedded computing products for defense and aerospace applications.

You will own strategy, roadmap and lifecycle management, translate complex requirements into market-ready products, collaborate with engineering and sales, and guide multi-year roadmaps from concept through launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 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 tradeoffs 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 systems

FPGA architectures

DSP

Embedded electronics

Embedded software

NPI

Product roadmaps

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Technical Product Manager for FPGA, RF and DSP in Austin, TX. The role combines hands-on engineering with product strategy to shape RF, DSP and FPGA-based embedded computing products for defense and aerospace applications.

You will own strategy, roadmap and lifecycle management, translate complex requirements into market-ready products, collaborate with engineering and sales, and guide multi-year roadmaps from concept through launch.