Aerospace & Defense Product Manager

GlobalFoundries•Washington, DC

17h•$130,000 - $227,000•Onsite

About The Position

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Summary of Role: The Aerospace & Defense Product Manager for CPU IP and Custom Silicon will define and drive the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of processor IP solutions tailored for aerospace and defense (A&D) applications. This role bridges sales, customers, engineering, and business teams to deliver high-reliability, secure, and standards-compliant CPU IP that meets the demanding requirements of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate combines deep semiconductor/IP knowledge with strong market insight into A&D platforms and procurement environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
5–10+ years of experience in semiconductor, CPU/IP, or custom silicon product management (or equivalent technical leadership).
Experience serving aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability markets.
Familiarity with export controls (ITAR/EAR) and long product lifecycle requirements.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
Knowledge of radiation-hardened or high-reliability design techniques.
Background working with defense primes or government programs.
Understanding of security architectures and trusted computing.
Familiarity with RISC-V CPU IP
Key Competencies Strategic thinking and market insight
Technical depth in CPU/IP and SoC ecosystems
Customer focus and executive presence
Cross-functional leadership
Analytical and data-driven decision making
Ability to operate in regulated environments
Success Metrics Revenue growth and design wins in A&D markets
Customer satisfaction and retention
Competitive positioning and market share gains

Responsibilities

Product Definition, Strategy & Roadmap Define and drive A&D requirements for CPU IP, multi-year roadmap, and portfolio strategy to the IP BU covering performance and certification requirements.
Define and drive A&D requirements for Custom Silicon, multi-year roadmap, and portfolio strategy to the Custom Silicon Bub covering performance and certification requirements
Identify market opportunities across avionics, space, radar, secure communications, and embedded defense systems.
Translate customer and regulatory requirements into clear product requirements and differentiated value propositions.
Customer & Market Engagement Serve as the voice of the customer; engage directly with prime contractors, government customers, and ecosystem partners through Sales and respective BUs.
Support Sales in customer pursuits, RFP/RFI responses, and technical positioning.
Conduct competitive analysis and market sizing to guide investment decisions.
Compliance & Quality Ensure products meet relevant standards (e.g., DO-254, ISO 26262 where applicable, safety/security frameworks, export controls).
Partner with quality and compliance teams to support certification and customer audits.
Go-to-Market & Lifecycle Management Develop positioning, messaging, and collateral for CPU IP offerings.
Support pricing strategy, licensing models, and customer negotiations.
Manage product lifecycle including obsolescence planning and long-term support strategies common in A&D programs.
Cross-Functional Leadership Work closely with CPU architects, silicon engineering, software teams, and program management.
Influence without authority across global teams and external partners.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership on product performance and market trends.
Other Responsibilities: · Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.