Engineering Product Manager

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Ultra I&C Edge Compute is seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to lead manufacturing programs for the Knox product line. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the full program lifecycle, from production planning and supply chain management through quality assurance, delivery, and customer acceptance. In this role, you will own cost, schedule, and delivery performance across the Edge Compute Portfolio, serving as the primary point of accountability from order intake through hardware delivery and acceptance. You will develop and maintain integrated master schedules, manage production planning and throughput, coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing partners, and drive on‑time delivery of certifiable mission‑compute hardware to program commitments. Location Required location: San Diego, CA Responsibilities Lead manufacturing programs for the Knox product line. Manage full program lifecycle including production planning, supply chain, quality assurance, delivery, and customer acceptance. Coordinate program delivery with the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) engineering team. Own cost, schedule, and delivery performance across the Edge Compute Portfolio. Develop and maintain integrated master schedules. Manage production planning and throughput. Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing partners. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related STEM discipline) or equivalent experience. 7+ years of experience in program or product line management within the defense, aerospace, or rugged electronics industry. Demonstrated experience managing defense hardware manufacturing programs from production planning through customer delivery. Strong background in AS9100 quality management systems, including audit experience, CAPA processes, FAI, and non‑conformance management. Experience in supply chain management for defense hardware programs, including supplier management, procurement planning, and BOM control. Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes including requirements management, integration planning, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and verification and validation. Experience managing cross‑functional engineering teams including systems, integration, and test engineers. Experience in logistics management for defense hardware programs, including PHS&T, ITAR/EAR export compliance, inventory control, and serialized asset tracking. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership, customers, and government stakeholders. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; active clearance preferred. U.S. Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with defense acquisition, government contracting (FAR/DFARS), and program reviews. Exposure to VPX/SOSA‑aligned compute or avionics‑class hardware. PMP or equivalent certification. Security & Export Compliance Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Benefits Annual Bonus – Performance related Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays Early finish on Friday 401(k) with company match Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Student loan assistance program Array of voluntary benefit offerings Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes. We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr