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Position Information
Position Title:
Senior Product Manager Department:
Product and Engineering Classification:
Exempt Position Reports To:
President of Product and Engineering Positions Supervised:
N/A Position Purpose
The Senior Product Manager – Optics & Defense Systems serves as the strategic and technical leader responsible for driving the successful development, production, and lifecycle management of advanced optical and weapon defense products. This role exists to align customer mission requirements, product innovation, and manufacturing excellence — ensuring that every system delivered meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance demanded by defense applications. With a deep foundation in product management, engineering design, and process optimization, this position bridges the gap between technology development and operational execution. The purpose of the role is to translate complex defense needs into practical, manufacturable, and commercially viable solutions that strengthen the organization’s competitive advantage and support the success of defense and government programs. Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Product Management & Strategy
Define and execute product roadmaps for Soldier borne, weapon borne, optical, and weapon defense systems aligned with corporate strategy, defense market requirements and opportunities and commercialization potential. Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and lifecycle management plans that maximize program value and profitability. Analyze customer requirements, competitive intelligence, and technology trends to guide R&D priorities. Partner with sales, government programs, and business development to capture new opportunities and support proposal efforts. Oversee product performance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance with ITAR and DoD requirements. Other duties as required. Product Development Leadership
Lead cross-functional teams through design, prototyping, testing, and validation of advanced optical and electro-mechanical systems. Translate complex technical and operational requirements into clear engineering specifications. Implement structured development processes (stage-gate or agile hybrid) ensuring traceability, technical rigor, and documentation compliance. Drive innovation in optical design, materials, coatings, and system integration for ruggedized defense applications. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Other duties as required. Manufacturing & Process Engineering Expertise
Leverage 10+ years of process engineering experience to optimize production methods for precision optical and mechanical assemblies. Partner with operations to ensure scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet defense quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001). Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies. Support qualification, first article inspections (FAI), and production ramp-up for new defense programs. Drive process capability improvements and yield enhancements in optical fabrication, coating, and assembly processes. Other duties as required. Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred). Defense industry experience required. U.S. Citizenship required. Experience Required: 15–20+ years of total experience, including: 5+ years in Product Management/ Product Development 5+ years in Program Management 10+ years in Manufacturing/ Process Engineering Desired Skills
Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work under minimal supervision Strategic product planning in defense, optics, electro-optics, IIT, and multi-spectral sensor markets. Market intelligence & defense customer engagement Proven success managing optical, electro-optical, or defense product portfolios from concept to production. Strong knowledge of defense acquisition processes, DFARS/ITAR compliance, and DoD customer requirements. Familiarity with optical design, thermal management, precision machining, and ruggedization for field conditions. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and business units. Proficient in PLM/ERP systems, CAD, and manufacturing process control tools. Security clearance (Secret or higher) preferred or ability to obtain clearance. Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or NPDP are a plus. Schedule
9/80 work schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required as assigned Note: This description excludes boilerplate promotional lines and references to other jobs; it preserves the essential role content and requirements.
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Position Title:
Senior Product Manager Department:
Product and Engineering Classification:
Exempt Position Reports To:
President of Product and Engineering Positions Supervised:
N/A Position Purpose
The Senior Product Manager – Optics & Defense Systems serves as the strategic and technical leader responsible for driving the successful development, production, and lifecycle management of advanced optical and weapon defense products. This role exists to align customer mission requirements, product innovation, and manufacturing excellence — ensuring that every system delivered meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and compliance demanded by defense applications. With a deep foundation in product management, engineering design, and process optimization, this position bridges the gap between technology development and operational execution. The purpose of the role is to translate complex defense needs into practical, manufacturable, and commercially viable solutions that strengthen the organization’s competitive advantage and support the success of defense and government programs. Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Product Management & Strategy
Define and execute product roadmaps for Soldier borne, weapon borne, optical, and weapon defense systems aligned with corporate strategy, defense market requirements and opportunities and commercialization potential. Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and lifecycle management plans that maximize program value and profitability. Analyze customer requirements, competitive intelligence, and technology trends to guide R&D priorities. Partner with sales, government programs, and business development to capture new opportunities and support proposal efforts. Oversee product performance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance with ITAR and DoD requirements. Other duties as required. Product Development Leadership
Lead cross-functional teams through design, prototyping, testing, and validation of advanced optical and electro-mechanical systems. Translate complex technical and operational requirements into clear engineering specifications. Implement structured development processes (stage-gate or agile hybrid) ensuring traceability, technical rigor, and documentation compliance. Drive innovation in optical design, materials, coatings, and system integration for ruggedized defense applications. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Other duties as required. Manufacturing & Process Engineering Expertise
Leverage 10+ years of process engineering experience to optimize production methods for precision optical and mechanical assemblies. Partner with operations to ensure scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet defense quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001). Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies. Support qualification, first article inspections (FAI), and production ramp-up for new defense programs. Drive process capability improvements and yield enhancements in optical fabrication, coating, and assembly processes. Other duties as required. Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred). Defense industry experience required. U.S. Citizenship required. Experience Required: 15–20+ years of total experience, including: 5+ years in Product Management/ Product Development 5+ years in Program Management 10+ years in Manufacturing/ Process Engineering Desired Skills
Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work under minimal supervision Strategic product planning in defense, optics, electro-optics, IIT, and multi-spectral sensor markets. Market intelligence & defense customer engagement Proven success managing optical, electro-optical, or defense product portfolios from concept to production. Strong knowledge of defense acquisition processes, DFARS/ITAR compliance, and DoD customer requirements. Familiarity with optical design, thermal management, precision machining, and ruggedization for field conditions. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and business units. Proficient in PLM/ERP systems, CAD, and manufacturing process control tools. Security clearance (Secret or higher) preferred or ability to obtain clearance. Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or NPDP are a plus. Schedule
9/80 work schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required as assigned Note: This description excludes boilerplate promotional lines and references to other jobs; it preserves the essential role content and requirements.
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