Strategic TPM: RF, DSP & FPGA Embedded Systems

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

Job summary

NPAworldwide, a global leader in rugged embedded computing, seeks a Technical Product Manager for FPGA, RF & DSP. You will own the strategy, roadmap, definition, and lifecycle management of RF, DSP, and FPGA-based COTS solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background and translates RF and DSP theory into real hardware/FPGA implementations, guiding products from concept to launch with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in RF, DSP, FPGA, embedded electronics or related defense/embedded markets.
• Strong understanding of RF-to-digital signal chain across RF front ends, data converters, FPGA processing, and DSP.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into product requirements, definitions and business cases.

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.
• Communicate complex RF, DSP, FPGA, and embedded technologies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

RF theory

DSP concepts

FPGA design

Embedded electronics

System-level tradeoffs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

NPAworldwide, a global leader in rugged embedded computing, seeks a Technical Product Manager for FPGA, RF & DSP. You will own the strategy, roadmap, definition, and lifecycle management of RF, DSP, and FPGA-based COTS solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background and translates RF and DSP theory into real hardware/FPGA implementations, guiding products from concept to launch with cross-functional collaboration.