Comms Product Line Manager
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Job Title: Product Line Manager - RF Communications
Location: San Diego / Hybrid (Remote optional)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We're looking for a Product Line Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of advanced RF Communications products used in aerospace and defense applications. This role is a mix of technical expertise and strategic leadership, focused on delivering next-generation communication solutions.
You'll be driving the entire product journey-from strategy and planning, to execution, release, and support. If you're experienced in software-defined radios, RF systems, and the space or defense sector, this is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Lifecycle
Requirements:
Bonus Skills:
Location: San Diego / Hybrid (Remote optional)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We're looking for a Product Line Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of advanced RF Communications products used in aerospace and defense applications. This role is a mix of technical expertise and strategic leadership, focused on delivering next-generation communication solutions.
You'll be driving the entire product journey-from strategy and planning, to execution, release, and support. If you're experienced in software-defined radios, RF systems, and the space or defense sector, this is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Lifecycle
- Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals.
- Manage product lifecycles, from concept through design, development, release, and sustainment.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure products are delivered on time and within scope.
- Provide deep technical guidance on RF hardware, software-defined radios, system integration, and FPGA-based architectures.
- Keep up to date on market and industry trends-especially in satellite communications, space-based systems, and multi-frequency comms.
- Identify new market opportunities and recommend product updates or innovations.
- Champion continuous product improvement, technical innovation, and customer feedback integration.
- Evaluate configuration and feature changes needed to improve system performance or expand capabilities.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, sales, and executive teams to align technology with customer needs.
- Present product strategies, roadmaps, and technical updates to stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop high-performing team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
Requirements:
- 7-10 years of product management experience, including at least 5 years in the space or defense industry.
- Strong background in RF Communications, software-defined radios (SDRs), and multi-frequency systems.
- Experience with FPGA-based signal processing, hardware/software integration, and algorithm development.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (advanced degrees are a plus).
- Proven ability to manage complex technical products through full development cycles.
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Familiarity with market and competitive analysis in aerospace, defense, or satellite systems.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience in system testing and verification for RF hardware.
- Knowledge of ITAR and export compliance regulations.