Technical Product Manager, Embedded Solutions

Webster & Webster Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates in Houston is seeking a Technical Product Manager to bridge engineering and market execution for advanced ruggedized computing hardware. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 7 years in the defense electronics sector, and experience with FPGA/DSP/RF technologies. This role is highly strategic, managing the product lifecycle and driving market-leading innovations in embedded technology. The position offers opportunities to influence mission-critical developments and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in the defense electronics sector, specifically involving FPGA, DSP, or RF technologies.
• Competency in drafting requirements that comply with rigorous aerospace and defense specifications.
• Experience handling ITAR/export‑controlled data and working within regulated defense frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic lifecycle and roadmap for hardware acceleration and RF signal processing technologies.
• Facilitate the end‑to‑end launch of new products, ensuring operational readiness.
• Act as a primary technical liaison for sales teams and key customers.

Skills

Signal processing

Hardware design

Product lifecycle management

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Are you an expert in signal processing looking to move beyond the design bench and steer the commercial roadmap for the next generation of defense technology? As the Technical Product Manager, you will serve as the strategic bridge between advanced engineering and market execution for a premier developer of ruggedized computing hardware serving the aerospace and defense sectors. In this capacity, you will utilize your background in signal processing and hardware design to architect product lifecycles for next-generation modular systems. By partnering with cross‑functional departments, you will ensure that a suite of high‑performance computing tools continues to set the benchmark for reliability and innovation in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic lifecycle and roadmap for a portfolio of hardware acceleration and advanced RF signal processing technologies.
• Translate market shifts and specific client needs into actionable, long‑term development plans.
• Execute in‑depth assessments of the competitive landscape, focusing on industry‑standard modular form factors.
• Draft high‑level business justifications and technical specifications to secure executive buy‑in for new engineering projects.
• Facilitate the end‑to‑end launch of new products, ensuring operational readiness from kickoff to delivery.
• Act as a primary technical liaison for sales teams, external partners, and key customers during secure project consultations.
• Develop and deliver technical training and high‑impact marketing materials for internal teams and the wider market.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering units to maintain the highest standards of ruggedized hardware performance.

Core Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years in the defense electronics sector, specifically involving FPGA, DSP, or RF technologies.
• Background in steering technical projects or managing complex product lifecycles.
• Mastery of transitioning theoretical designs into functional hardware, with a keen eye for practical implementation hurdles.
• Skilled in optimizing system‑level variables, including dynamic range, noise floor, and signal conversion efficiency.
• Demonstrated success in navigating the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and concept modeling.
• Competency in drafting requirements that comply with rigorous aerospace and defense specifications.
• Persuasive communicator capable of driving results through influential leadership in a matrixed organization.
• Solid grasp of high‑speed open‑architecture standards and advanced data processing systems.
• Experience handling ITAR/export‑controlled data and working within regulated defense frameworks.

If you are a motivated engineer‑turned‑strategist who excels at turning sophisticated technical concepts into market‑leading products, we invite you to apply. This role offers a high‑visibility platform to influence the trajectory of mission‑critical embedded technology. Take the next step in your career by providing your resume and a summary of your technical product successes to Webster & Webster Associates today.