Tech Development Manager: Research, IP & Compliance Leader

Verathon Inc; Duluth, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Technology Development Manager to lead our Technology Development team and own a broad portfolio of engineering functions critical to Neptune’s long-term product success. This first-level engineering management role spans early-stage technology research, product regulatory compliance, IP management, and hardware architecture support.

The ideal candidate has a strong interdisciplinary engineering background and a proven track record in building

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with progression into engineering leadership or management.
• Experience managing or overseeing product regulatory compliance and/or intellectual property management functions.
• Strong interdisciplinary knowledge spanning electrical, mechanical, and/or systems engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Technology Development engineering team, including engineers, technicians, and co-ops, fostering technical rigor and continuous learning.
• Direct early-stage technology research programs to close knowledge gaps and reduce technical risk, coordinating with product management and engineering leadership.
• Own Neptune’s product regulatory compliance function, including certifications (FCC, Carrier, UL, FM, NSF, NOM) and relationships with labs and agencies.
• Own Neptune’s IP management function, coordinating with patent counsel and managing filings.
• Support hardware architecture decisions and product specification development as a technical resource for the engineering org.
• Develop processes and procedures to align projects with objectives and schedules.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines to assess feasibility, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Technology Development Manager to lead our Technology Development team and own a broad portfolio of engineering functions critical to Neptune’s long-term product success. This first-level engineering management role spans early-stage technology research, product regulatory compliance, IP management, and hardware architecture support.

The ideal candidate has a strong interdisciplinary engineering background and a proven track record in building