Product Lead Manager — Radar Systems

Location: Boulder, CO
Degree: Bachelor’s (Electrical Engineering required; Master’s preferred)
Salary Range: $155,000 – $210,000 / year

Overview

We are seeking a Product Line Lead (PLL) to define and execute the strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for a portfolio of advanced radar technologies. This role is ideal for a technically strong and strategically minded leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, product management, and mission execution.

The PLL will drive radar product development from concept through end-of-life, ensuring that each product meets customer requirements, supports next-generation missions, and maintains technical and competitive relevance in the defense and aerospace sectors.

Core Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop and maintain product line strategies that align with customer requirements, market trends, and company capabilities.

• Build and execute a long-term roadmap for radar systems and subsystems that address current and future mission needs.

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable technical development plans.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through product development, production transition, and sustainment activities.

• Ensure products meet cost, performance, and schedule objectives with significant autonomy from the Market Segment Lead.

• Oversee configuration management, risk mitigation, and lifecycle optimization for radar systems.

Capture & Proposal Support

• Partner with business development teams to identify, shape, and win new opportunities.

• Lead or contribute to proposal efforts and RFI responses, ensuring strong technical approaches, competitive positioning, and alignment with customer expectations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate efforts across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams.

• Drive collaboration, resolve technical and programmatic challenges, and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage directly with customers and end-users to understand mission needs and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with program managers, who retain contractual oversight, to focus on the execution and innovation of radar product strategies.

Technology Stewardship

• Stay current with advancements in radar and RF technologies and integrate relevant innovations into design processes and product architectures.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred)

• 10+ years of relevant experience in defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and programs

• Deep technical knowledge of RF components, including amplifiers, attenuators, phase shifters, and mixers

• Proficiency in RF signal budget analysis for metrics such as gain, noise figure, and power

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex hardware systems

• Proficiency in Python or another technical programming language

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers)

• Familiarity with PCB design and assembly (Altium Designer preferred)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts clearly

• Awareness of emerging RF and radar technologies and ability to integrate innovations into ongoing product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF front-end design and antenna design/testing

• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, FEKO, CST, Microwave Office)

• Hands-on experience with phased array antenna systems — design, integration, or operation

• Understanding of electronic attack and protection techniques

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical field

Work Environment

• Full-time: 40 hours/week; typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible based on workload and management discretion)

• Travel: Minimal to none expected

• Supervisory Responsibility: None

• Physical Requirements: Regular verbal communication and visual focus; may involve occasional lifting or file handling. Reasonable accommodations available as needed.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid time off annually

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment

• Tuition reimbursement

• Up to 6% 401(k) match

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable practices across all aspects of employment, including selection, promotion, and compensation. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any legally protected category — including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status — is prohibited. We proudly support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.