Product and Engineering Manager

The Product and Engineering Manager leads the development delivery and sustainment of the companys technical productsbridging 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.

Qualifications :

Product 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 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 lifecyclefrom 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

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics Computer Science or related field (Masters preferred).
• 510 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 Information :

Preferred 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.
• Government clearance or ability to get clearance may be required.

Position Type

Full-time onsite (Sacramento CA) or hybrid depending on project needs. Some travel may be required for customer site visits testing or training activities.

Salary Range
Target compensation package includes base salary of $bonus potential and benefits. Compensation is flexible based on candidate qualifications.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time