Product Manager (Radar)

Job Description Product Lead Manager — Radar Systems Location: Boulder, CO Degree: Bachelor’s (Electrical Engineering required; Master’s preferred) Salary Range: $155,000 – $210,000 / year Overview We are seeking a Product Line Lead (PLL) to define and execute the strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for a portfolio of advanced radar technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong and strategically minded leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, product management, and mission execution. The PLL will drive radar product development from concept through end-of-life, ensuring that each product meets customer requirements, supports next-generation missions, and maintains technical and competitive relevance in the defense and aerospace sectors. Core Responsibilities Product Strategy & Roadmap Develop and maintain product line strategies that align with customer requirements, market trends, and company capabilities. Build and execute a long-term roadmap for radar systems and subsystems that address current and future mission needs. Translate strategic objectives into actionable technical development plans. Product Lifecycle Management Lead multi-disciplinary teams through product development, production transition, and sustainment activities. Ensure products meet cost, performance, and schedule objectives with significant autonomy from the Market Segment Lead. Oversee configuration management, risk mitigation, and lifecycle optimization for radar systems. Capture & Proposal Support Partner with business development teams to identify, shape, and win new opportunities. Lead or contribute to proposal efforts and RFI responses, ensuring strong technical approaches, competitive positioning, and alignment with customer expectations. Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate efforts across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams. Drive collaboration, resolve technical and programmatic challenges, and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Engage directly with customers and end-users to understand mission needs and technical requirements. Collaborate with program managers, who retain contractual oversight, to focus on the execution and innovation of radar product strategies. Technology Stewardship Stay current with advancements in radar and RF technologies and integrate relevant innovations into design processes and product architectures. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred) 10+ years of relevant experience in defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and programs Deep technical knowledge of RF components, including amplifiers, attenuators, phase shifters, and mixers Proficiency in RF signal budget analysis for metrics such as gain, noi