Product Line Manager

Webster & Webster Associates•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A global leader in high-performance, open-architecture rugged embedded computing, providing mission-critical solutions for the defense and industrial sectors is seeking a Product Line Manager. In this role, you will apply deep systems intuition to product strategy, shaping a competitive and innovative roadmap across modular architectures. You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and program teams to drive product development and ensure that high-performance computing offerings maintain a leadership position within the embedded industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s degree preferred).
7+ years of experience in RF, DSP, FPGA, or the embedded defense markets.
Proven experience in technical leadership or product management roles.
Ability to translate complex theory into real hardware implementations with an understanding of where practical systems diverge from ideal models.
Experience making system-level technical tradeoffs regarding noise figure, dynamic range, and data conversion.
Proficiency in defining product concepts and managing the full lifecycle of new product launches.
Familiarity with writing requirements that align with stringent military and industrial standards.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead by influence and create positive outcomes across all levels of the organization.
Deep familiarity with embedded electronics, modular architectures, and high-performance signal processing.
Experience navigating export-controlled information and supporting defense-related programs.
Understanding of the competitive landscape for ruggedized, open-architecture computing solutions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the product strategy for advanced signal processing and hardware acceleration solutions within the organizational portfolio.
Develop long-range roadmaps aligned to emerging industry trends and specific customer requirements.
Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis across relevant form factors and modular architectures.
Author detailed business cases and technical requirements to justify new product investments to executive leadership.
Lead the kickoff process for new product introductions and oversee the performance of the multi-product portfolio.
Interface directly with customers, sales teams, and strategic partners to support secure engagements and business development.
Provide technical presentations, marketing collateral, and training to internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with engineering and operations to ensure products deliver high value and align with rugged reliability standards.