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Req. Number

25-374

Job Description

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

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

* the role and related responsibilities;

* prior work experience;

* education, training, skills and certifications;

* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;

* geographic location; and

* alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);

* health, life and disability insurance;

* company-paid holidays and time off;

* 401(k) retirement plan;

* discounted employee stock purchase plan;

* tuition reimbursement; and

* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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