Technical Product Manager – FPGA, RF & DSP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Technical Product Manager – FPGA, RF & DSP to lead strategy for RF, DSP, and FPGA embedded computing products. You will translate system requirements into roadmaps, work with engineering and customers, and drive NPIs from concept to launch.

The role demands deep hardware know-how, multi-year roadmapping, and the ability to communicate complex technologies to technical and non-technical stakeholders while maintaining portfolio profitability

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 (no visa sponsorship).

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

DSP

FPGA

Embedded electronics

Embedded software

System-level analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Huntsville, AL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Direct Hire | Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000

Overview

A global leader in high-performance, open-architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing solutions is seeking a Technical Product Manager – FPGA, RF & DSP. The company develops advanced technologies for demanding defense, aerospace, industrial, and commercial applications where performance, reliability, and ruggedization are mission-critical. This role combines hands-on engineering knowledge with product strategy, helping define the next generation of RF, DSP, and FPGA-based embedded computing products, with significant visibility across customers, sales, engineering, and company leadership.

What you'll do

• 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.

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 (no visa sponsorship).

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
• Relocation assistance provided

Why this role

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead strategy for a portfolio of advanced RF, DSP, FPGA, and mixed-signal embedded products, influencing next-generation products from concept through commercialization while working closely with highly technical engineering teams.