Head of Product Security

Our Defense, Security & Critical Infrastructure (DS&CI) division is seeking a Product Manager to support its advanced‑technology R&D group. This team delivers innovative, high‑impact solutions across the full product lifecycle from concept and rapid prototyping through testing and field deployment. As a member of this team, you will own the product vision, roadmap, and market success for these systems while working hand‑in‑hand with engineers, program managers, and customers. Candidates will have deep technical knowledge of communications technologies, RF and systems engineering, a proven track record in product leadership, and the entrepreneurial drive to Make Ideas Real.

Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers and technology partners to align product roadmaps with long-term business strategy

Engage the secure communications community to gather field-level feedback and analyze SWOT to drive product strategy

Identify and manage technical risks throughout the R&D lifecycle to safeguard cost, scope, schedule, and quality

Establish clear performance metrics and success criteria to measure readiness and product value

Develop clear and compelling product positioning guidance, pricing strategy, sales messaging, and marketing content based on competitive analysis and the sales team’s strategy

Oversee coordination and communication of product roadmaps, technology trends, and market requirements between R&D, product development, customers, sales and marketing

Oversee technical documentation, including training/onboarding materials, user manuals, datasheets, FAQs, service guidance

Lead product compliance efforts across security, export control, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Citizen with ability to obtain a U.DoD security clearance

S. in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 8+ years of product-lead/technical experience or M.Experience with modern commercial and military datalink systems and standards

Experience with IP networks, RF propagation, phased-array antennas, and modems

Ability to travel throughout North America and Europe up to 30%

Experience with SWaP-C2 product design and development preferred.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Flexible working hour models

Training & continuing education