Product Development Manager bei Mercury Systems

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems is seeking a Principal Product Development Manager to lead the development of memory and memory-related microelectronics within our Data Management and Microelectronics (DM&M) business. This role involves driving the development and delivery of advanced memory and memory related microelectronics products that serve aerospace, defense, and space markets. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire product lifecycle management from market analysis through new product introduction, collaborating across internal teams and external customers to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Act as a technical expert in the memory domain, you will shape product roadmaps, manage IRAD investments, and deliver solutions that meet rigorous reliability and security standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the full product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical execution
• Conduct market research and gather customer feedback to inform product enhancements
• Lead ideation and continuous exploration for new memory products
• Prioritize and manage IRAD investments, business plans, and funding requests
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, requirements, pricing, and Designed-to-Cost objectives
• Oversee IRAD and Sustaining Engineering project reviews and codes
• Analyze competitive landscape and identify strategic partnerships
• Create and execute Go-to-Market plans and manage Product Change Notifications (PCNs)
• Lead End-of-Life (EOL) planning and execution for memory products
• Provide portfolio analysis and reporting to senior management
• Stay current on market trends and identify innovative solutions

• Facilitate effective communication with customers and cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 -10 years of direct product management experience with 5 years in new product introduction (NPI) and development in manufacturing environments
• Strong background in aerospace/defense markets, memory/storage/processing technologies, or microelectronic packaging

• Experience with DoD, prime contractors, and Tier 3+ customers

• Proven ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions

• Strong leadership skills within matrix organizations and excellent communication abilities

• Ability to interact with multi-disciplined professionals to understand and make necessary tradeoffs and decisions
• Expert level of experience with MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint

• Experience mentoring and building external relationships

• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

• Eligible for or holds an active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MBA or MS Management, MS Logistics or Supply Chain) 

• 8-10+ years of program/product management in aerospace and defense (Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier)
• Knowledge of FARS and DFARS

• Successful track record in defense product launches and bid wins

• Understanding of electronics design, manufacturing operations, and product lifecycle management

• Active Secret clearance