Product Manager - Columbia, MD

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.

Your tasks

Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers and technology partners to align product roadmaps with long-term business strategy
Identify and translate complex CONOPS and mission requirements into detailed technical specifications, system architecture, and backlogs for R&D and engineering
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., ITAR/EAR, FCC/NTIA spectrum certification, MIL-STD-461/810)

Your qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 8 years of product-lead/technical experience or M.S. with 6 years of experience
Experience with modern commercial and military datalink systems and standards
Experience with IP networks, RF propagation, phased-array antennas, and modems
Experience navigating dynamic R&D environments, with a track record of moving products from prototype to market
Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to travel throughout North America and Europe up to 30%
Ability to communicate technical depth to non-technical stakeholders
Experience within manufacturing/production in the aerospace and defense industry preferred.
Experience with SWaP-C2 product design and development preferred.
Experience with SIGINT, and EW technologies preferred.

Interested?