Technology Development Lead – Research, IP & Compliance

Neptune; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Technology Development Manager to lead the Technology Development team and own a broad portfolio of engineering functions essential to Neptune’s product success. This is a first-level engineering management role with breadth across research, regulatory compliance, IP management, and hardware architecture support.

The ideal candidate has a strong interdisciplinary engineering background, proven leadership of diverse teams, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or lead engineering teams across technical disciplines.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and/or IP management functions is preferred.
• Strong interdisciplinary technical 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, promoting technical rigor and continuous learning.
• Direct early-stage technology research programs to close knowledge gaps and reduce risk before active development.
• Own product regulatory compliance function, directing teams managing certifications and relationships with test labs and agencies.
• Own IP management function, coordinating with patent counsel and supporting IP-related inquiries.
• Support hardware architecture decisions and product specification development as a technical resource for the engineering org.
• Develop processes, policies, and procedures to align projects with objectives and schedules.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering disciplines to assess feasibility and delivery of technology programs.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Interdisciplinary engineering

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering preferred

Job description

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Technology Development Manager to lead the Technology Development team and own a broad portfolio of engineering functions essential to Neptune’s product success. This is a first-level engineering management role with breadth across research, regulatory compliance, IP management, and hardware architecture support.

The ideal candidate has a strong interdisciplinary engineering background, proven leadership of diverse teams, and a track record of delivering