Technical Product Manager - FPGA, RF & DSP

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Software Placement Group