Product Manager - Automotive

Eagle Wireless; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/vision

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Eagle Wireless is seeking a Product Manager for Automotive to bridge automotive-grade cellular modules with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleet telematics partners. You will drive technical engagement, accelerate design-wins, and qualify Eagle modules across passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and defense-adjacent telematics.

You will collaborate with FAE and firmware teams, manage long qualification cycles, and develop market collateral.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years in technical sales, product management, or FAE in automotive electronics.
• Understanding of automotive cellular connectivity (C-V2X, LTE-A, 5G NR).
• Experience with long design-wins and multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent communication with engineering, procurement, and executives.
• Prior experience with automotive cellular module vendors.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, functional safety, NDAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own pre-sales and design-in motion for Eagle’s automotive cellular modules.
• Engage OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and telematics providers to map connectivity needs.
• Support platform selection, evaluation, and qualification with FAE and firmware teams.
• Navigate qualification timelines and manage design-win pipeline in CRM.
• Articulate supply chain security and regulatory advantages to procurement/engineering.
• Collaborate with product management to integrate customer requirements into roadmap.
• Develop automotive collateral including use cases, comparisons, and notes.
• Represent Eagle at automotive industry events and trade shows.

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Product Manager for Automotive, you will be the expert bridge between Eagle’s automotive-grade cellular modules and the OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleet telematics companies that build the connected vehicle ecosystem. You will drive technical engagement, accelerate design-wins, and ensure Eagle’s automotive modules are qualified into programs that span passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and defense-adjacent telematics.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own the pre-sales and design-in technical motion for Eagle’s automotive cellular module portfolio.
• Engage automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and telematics platform providers to understand connectivity architectures and identify fit for Eagle modules.
• Support customers through platform selection, evaluation, and qualification, working closely with Eagle’s FAE and firmware teams.
• Navigate automotive qualification timelines and manage design-win pipeline in CRM.
• Articulate Eagle’s supply chain security and regulatory compliance advantages (non-PRC, NDAA, DoD-adjacent, CVR-compliant) to procurement and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product management to bring automotive customer requirements back into the roadmap.
• Develop automotive-specific collateral including use case briefs, competitive comparisons, and application notes.
• Represent Eagle at automotive industry events and trade shows.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in technical sales, product management, or FAE roles within automotive electronics, telematics, or connected vehicle.
• Understanding of automotive cellular connectivity requirements (C-V2X, LTE-A, 5G NR) and automotive-grade module specifications (AEC-Q100, temperature grades, etc.).
• Ability to manage long design-win cycles and complex multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent communication skills with engineering, procurement, and executive audiences.
• Prior experience with automotive cellular module vendors (Quectel Automotive, Telit Cinterion, u-blox, Sierra Wireless, etc.).
• Familiarity with automotive supply chain compliance requirements (IATF 16949, functional safety, NDAA compliance).
• Experience working with fleet telematics platforms (Geotab, Samsara, CalAmp, or similar).
• Knowledge of eCall, DSRC, and connected vehicle regulatory mandates.

Our work environment is collaborative, and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, generous PTO and paid parental leave programs.

Eagle Wireless recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.