Technical Product Manager – FPGA, RF & DSP

Software Placement Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive strategy for RF, DSP, and FPGA-based embedded computing products. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and product strategy, shaping next-generation rugged solutions for defense, aerospace, industrial, and commercial applications where performance matters.

You will own multi-year roadmaps, translate complex requirements into clear product specs, build business cases, and lead concept definition through product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in RF, DSP, FPGA, embedded electronics or related defense/embedded tech markets.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into product requirements and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain product strategy for RF/DSP/FPGA solutions within the portfolio.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps based on customer needs, trends, and business objectives.
• Translate system requirements into product strategies and requirements.
• Develop business cases for new products and present to leadership.
• Lead concept definition and support NPI from requirements to launch.
• Evaluate competitive products and relevant architectures/form factors.
• Manage product-line financial performance including revenue and profitability.
• Collaborate with engineering to define requirements and priorities.
• Engage with sales, customers, and partners to identify market opportunities.
• Prepare technical presentations, collateral, and training materials.

Skills

RF systems

FPGA architectures

DSP

Embedded electronics

Product strategy

NPI process

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Location: Austin, TX | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000

Overview

A global leader in high-performance, open-architecture, rugged embedded computing solutions is seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive strategy for its RF, DSP, and FPGA-based product portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and product strategy, shaping next-generation embedded computing products for defense, aerospace, industrial, and commercial applications where performance, reliability, and ruggedization are mission-critical.

What you'll do

• Own and maintain product strategy for RF/DSP and FPGA solutions within the broader 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• 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
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required; no visa sponsorship offered
• Minimal travel required

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Previous Product Management experience with FPGA, DSP, RF, mixed-signal, or embedded computing products
• Experience transitioning from design engineering into product management
• Direct experience designing products involving FPGA + DSP + RF/mixed-signal technologies
• Experience with rugged embedded computing, COTS products, defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications
• Experience developing and managing multi-year product roadmaps
• Experience building and presenting business cases, investment proposals, and product strategies to executive leadership
• Experience with NPI/NPD product launches and product lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Military Standards and requirements development for defense products
• Experience with customer-facing technical presentations, product demonstrations, and strategic engagements
• Experience with embedded software and/or firmware development
• Experience managing product profitability, revenue, cost, and portfolio performance
• Prior experience in technical leadership or product management without direct reports

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000
• Full-time, direct hire position
• Relocation assistance provided

Why this role

This is a high-impact, highly visible opportunity to influence next-generation RF, DSP, and FPGA-based products from concept through commercialization, partnering closely with engineering, sales, customers, and executive leadership.