Thursday, March 27, 2008

Prod Mgr, GPS, Lasers, Mapping, 510 Systems, Berkeley, CA, USA, relo=maybe

Prod Mgr, GPS, Lasers, Mapping, 510 Systems
Berkeley, CA, USA
relo=maybe

Reports To: CEO - Suzanna Musick


We are looking for a hands-on, experienced Software/Technical Product Manager who can implement and manage software development processes, grow our team, and contribute to the development of our products.

Our fast-growing downtown Berkeley engineering start-up is advancing the state-of-the-art in navigation, positioning, robotics, and machine control. We do full top-to-bottom product development including the computing platform, sensors and software.

The Product Manager will be responsible for product planning and execution through the full product lifecycle including:

- Managing and improving our software development process, product manufacturing (OEM), quality assurance processes, materials sourcing, and inventory control methods
- Providing project management including estimating development and production times, staffing requirements, and related costs
- Managing and participating in the QA process and taking corrective actions
- Developing and documenting the product from design to delivery
- Working with supplier representatives to ensure materials requirements plans are completed and orders are sourced and received in a timely manner
- Working with the team to run proof of concept and prototype programs with early-stage products and demos
- Qualifying manufacturing and assembly processes
- Understanding and responding to competitor strategies to improve our differentiation and improve our products
- Supporting customer/partner relations and expectations management

Required experience and knowledge:
- MINIMUM of 3+ years prior hands-on software product management experience
- MUST HAVE deep software development and project management skills
- Technical background with experience in GPS navigation, surveying, mapping, robotics and/or machine control
- MINIMUM B.S. or B.A. degree in engineering or computer science-related field
- Experience with embedded applications, C/C++, Linux, Solidworks, MatLab
- Ability to prioritize, document, and articulate next-generation product and solution requirements based on vision and market opportunity
- Fast learner with passion for technology and design

If your experience, skills, and career goals match send your resume to Suzanna@510systems.


If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Suzanna Musick
CEO
510 Systems
suzanna@510systems.com


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