Thales Defense & Security, Inc. ยท 3 days ago
5G Tactical Communications Product Manager
Clarksburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expThales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company serving the defense sector for over 60 years. They are seeking a 5G Tactical Communications Product Manager to act as a technical expert in 5G and tactical communications, working closely with the global product engineering team to meet customer specifications.
AerospaceManufacturingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and develop telecom solution architectures focused on 5G technologies, including both Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Network components, tailored for Defense and US DOD environments
Direct communication with the US DOD customers, which can include customer workshops, solicitation of customer feedback/ lessons learned, leveraging various strategies to capture customer requirements
Lead the adaptation and integration of Thales 5G products and technologies to comply with military standards, security policies, and operational constraints
Participate in the design, deployment, and optimization of innovative, secure, and resilient network solutions for defense applications
Analyze DOD requirements, conduct technical feasibility studies, and propose robust solutions aligned with mission-critical needs
Ensure compliance with U.S. Federal and Defense cybersecurity/pre-certification frameworks (e.g., FIPS, NIST, DOD STIGs)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including R&D, systems engineering, security experts, program management, and external (government/industrial) partners
Draft high-level and detailed technical documentation for both internal stakeholders and DOD representatives
Support proposal preparation and responses to government RFPs, including presenting technical solutions to Defense entities
Support the Product Line Management Director and Capture Team to conduct competitive analysis, determine discriminators and product gaps
Help develop a Price to Win strategy for various markets
Monitor technological advancements in 5G, network virtualization, and their military applications, recommending future evolutions as required
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline- MS preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in telecom solutions architecture, with proven expertise in 5G, Radio (RAN), and Core Network domains
Good understanding of the Radio propagation in low and high 4G/5G Bands, including effects of RF challenged environments
Background in adapting commercial or government telecom solutions for Defense or mission-critical applications
Strong understanding of 3GPP, ETSI standards, as well as virtualization (NFV/SDN) and cloud technologies (OpenStack, Kubernetes, etc.)
Experience working with U.S. DOD or NATO frameworks is highly valued
Excellent analytical, synthesis, and technical writing skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities; capable of interfacing with both technical teams and government customers
Ability to travel up to 30% (mostly domestic with some international travel)
Preferred
Experience in cybersecurity, particularly in securing telecom systems for defense use
Knowledge of military communications standards, security requirements, and validation processes (e.g., DoDIN APL, DIACAP/RMF, FIPS 140-2)
Knowledge of classified environments and ITAR/EAR compliance
Experience with network modeling tools (UML, SysML) and architecture frameworks such as DODAF
French language skills appreciated but not required
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Hybrid Working Environment
Company
Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Denise Wright
Principal Resourcing Partner
Glen Parker
Chief Operations Officer
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