Caliola Engineering, LLC
Director of Product
Caliola Engineering, LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
City/State:
Colorado Front Range or near a key customer site (e.g., National Capital Region, Tampa, San Diego).
Type and Schedule:
Full-Time, Salary/Exempt, On-Site, 50% travel.
Annualized Salary Range:
$153,088 - $207,584 (commensurate with experience).
About Us:
Caliola is a woman‑owned small business improving and protecting our Nation’s way of life through secure collaboration and resilient communications. Our engineers, subject matter experts, and veterans develop and deliver trusted solutions for mission‑critical communications. We offer a flexible, collaborative, open culture, generous benefits (subsidized health insurance, 401(k) matching), and a competitive pay structure.
Position Description The Director of Product will lead the development, execution, and management of Caliola’s product portfolio for radically reprogrammable radios and associated electronic payloads. This role requires identifying and capturing DoD opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and guiding products from concept through regulatory approval and manufacturing scale‑up. The Director of Product represents Caliola to clients, partners, and the broader defense community, ensuring that product strategy aligns with market demand and operational needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategy for radically reprogrammable radios.
Generate, identify, and capture DoD opportunities for low‑cost, expendable communications and electronic attack payloads.
Develop product roadmap for radio products based on quantified demand signals from potential customers in the Navy, Army, Air Force, SOCOM, and DHS.
Develop regulatory and manufacturing scale‑up plans for those radio products.
Represent Caliola to clients, partners, competitors, and the interested public.
What We Require (Qualifications)
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience developing go‑to‑market strategies for DoD‑facing products.
Demonstrated understanding of DoD contracting, requirements generation, and budgeting for transitioning prototype capabilities to products.
Ability to network and build strong customer relationships across the DoD.
Ability to communicate and interact with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Self‑driven and relentlessly proactive with a just‑get‑it‑done mindset.
Demonstrated knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) theory.
Ability to travel 50% of the time, with a home base in the Colorado Front Range or near a key customer site.
Must be able to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance.
What We Value (Preferred Qualifications)
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in a senior‑level technical sales role with DoD customers.
Experience working with the Special Operations and/or Navy EW communities.
Demonstrated knowledge of the EW domain.
Active US Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and transition between the two as required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and navigate stairs or uneven surfaces during site visits.
Dexterity to grasp, handle, and manipulate small items such as laptops, cellphones, USB drives, business cards, and documents.
Ability to travel frequently, including by car or airplane, for customer meetings and site visits.
Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods while reviewing technical documents, proposals, and digital information.
Equality and Diversity Caliola is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. Caliola participates in E‑Verify and requires all employees to complete Form I‑9 upon hire. All candidates will be required to pass a basic background screening.
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Colorado Front Range or near a key customer site (e.g., National Capital Region, Tampa, San Diego).
Type and Schedule:
Full-Time, Salary/Exempt, On-Site, 50% travel.
Annualized Salary Range:
$153,088 - $207,584 (commensurate with experience).
About Us:
Caliola is a woman‑owned small business improving and protecting our Nation’s way of life through secure collaboration and resilient communications. Our engineers, subject matter experts, and veterans develop and deliver trusted solutions for mission‑critical communications. We offer a flexible, collaborative, open culture, generous benefits (subsidized health insurance, 401(k) matching), and a competitive pay structure.
Position Description The Director of Product will lead the development, execution, and management of Caliola’s product portfolio for radically reprogrammable radios and associated electronic payloads. This role requires identifying and capturing DoD opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and guiding products from concept through regulatory approval and manufacturing scale‑up. The Director of Product represents Caliola to clients, partners, and the broader defense community, ensuring that product strategy aligns with market demand and operational needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategy for radically reprogrammable radios.
Generate, identify, and capture DoD opportunities for low‑cost, expendable communications and electronic attack payloads.
Develop product roadmap for radio products based on quantified demand signals from potential customers in the Navy, Army, Air Force, SOCOM, and DHS.
Develop regulatory and manufacturing scale‑up plans for those radio products.
Represent Caliola to clients, partners, competitors, and the interested public.
What We Require (Qualifications)
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience developing go‑to‑market strategies for DoD‑facing products.
Demonstrated understanding of DoD contracting, requirements generation, and budgeting for transitioning prototype capabilities to products.
Ability to network and build strong customer relationships across the DoD.
Ability to communicate and interact with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Self‑driven and relentlessly proactive with a just‑get‑it‑done mindset.
Demonstrated knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) theory.
Ability to travel 50% of the time, with a home base in the Colorado Front Range or near a key customer site.
Must be able to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance.
What We Value (Preferred Qualifications)
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in a senior‑level technical sales role with DoD customers.
Experience working with the Special Operations and/or Navy EW communities.
Demonstrated knowledge of the EW domain.
Active US Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and transition between the two as required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and navigate stairs or uneven surfaces during site visits.
Dexterity to grasp, handle, and manipulate small items such as laptops, cellphones, USB drives, business cards, and documents.
Ability to travel frequently, including by car or airplane, for customer meetings and site visits.
Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods while reviewing technical documents, proposals, and digital information.
Equality and Diversity Caliola is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. Caliola participates in E‑Verify and requires all employees to complete Form I‑9 upon hire. All candidates will be required to pass a basic background screening.
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