Job DescriptionThe
Product and Engineering Manager leads the development, delivery, and sustainment of the company's technical products-bridging product strategy, engineering execution, production, and field support. This role combines hands-on engineering leadership with strategic product management, ensuring that all products meet customer requirements, business goals, and applicable standards or contractual obligations.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Product and Engineering Manager defines technical roadmaps, manages project priorities, and integrates customer and field feedback into product evolution. This position reports to senior management and plays a pivotal role in aligning engineering performance and product innovation with market and mission needs.
QualificationsProduct Strategy & Development- Define and maintain the product roadmap in alignment with company objectives, customer requirements, and market opportunities.
- Translate operational needs and technical concepts into actionable product and engineering requirements.
- Prioritize features, enhancements, and development efforts to optimize technical and business outcomes.
- Participate in identifying new product opportunities through market analysis and customer engagement together with the business development team.
Engineering Leadership- Oversee engineering design, validation, and production readiness activities across all product lines.
- Guide engineering teams in defining technical requirements, system architecture, and test plans.
- Review prototypes and early builds to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant quality and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9001:2015, environmental, and DoD requirements).
- Contribute to engineering projects as an individual contributor on an as need basis.
Product Lifecycle Management- Direct the full product lifecycle-from concept through design, testing, production, and sustainment.
- Manage configuration control, documentation, and engineering change processes.
- Monitor field performance, reliability metrics, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Plan and execute product updates, replacements, and end-of-life transitions.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 5-10 years of experience in product development, engineering management, or technical program leadership.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in product design, testing, and production environments.
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to communicate complex concepts across diverse audiences.
- Experience in product lifecycle management, manufacturing coordination, and field support.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and DoD or government contract requirements preferred.
Additional InformationPreferred Competencies- Experience with sensor systems, weather or environmental instruments, or aerospace/defense technology.
- Working knowledge of requirements management, configuration control, and engineering documentation systems.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to balance technical performance and business priorities.
- Understanding of systems integration, verification, and validation processes.
Position TypeFull-time, onsite (Sacramento, CA) or hybrid depending on project needs. Some travel may be required for customer site visits, testing, or training activities.
Salary RangeTarget compensation package includes base salary of $110,000 - 150,000, bonus potential, and benefits. Compensation is flexible based on candidate qualifications.
