Product Manager — Automotive

Eagle Wireless; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Wireless is seeking a Product Manager for Automotive to bridge Eagle's automotive cellular modules with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleet telematics providers. You will drive design-wins, manage qualification programs, and ensure modules fit across passenger vehicles, fleets, and defense-adjacent telematics.

You’ll collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate customer needs into the roadmap while navigating regulatory and supply chain considerations, including NDAA and

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in technical sales, product management, or FAE roles within automotive electronics or connected vehicle.
• Experience with automotive cellular connectivity (C-V2X, LTE-A, 5G NR) and automotive-grade module specs (AEC-Q100).
• Able to manage long design-win cycles with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication with engineering, procurement, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own pre-sales and design-in motion for Eagle's automotive cellular module portfolio.
• Engage OEMs, Tier 1s, and telematics platforms to map connectivity architectures.
• Support customers through platform selection, evaluation, and qualification with FAE collaboration.
• 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 feed automotive requirements back into the roadmap.
• Develop automotive-specific collateral such as use case briefs and comparisons.
• Represent Eagle at automotive industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Technical sales / product management

Cross-stakeholder leadership

Strong communication

Automotive connectivity knowledge

Design-win orchestration

CRM / pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Automotive CAD tools

CRM software

Job description

Eagle Wirelessis looking for a Product Manager - WiFi / GNSS / Bluetooth as part of the Products Team in the Minneapolis, MN or Solon, OH offices.

Join us. Help build the networks the next generation of connected technology runs on.

Eagle Wireless is building the connective tissue of the physical world.

Every connected car, every industrial sensor, every IoT device that needs to talk to the cloud reliably and securely - that's where we come in. We design and deliver cellular modules and connectivity solutions that automotive, and IoT companies trust to work for years, in the field, without compromise.

Our teams span North America, Europe, and APAC, giving you the chance to collaborate with world-class engineers and go-to-market experts solving hard problems at global scale - from cybersecurity and supply chain resilience to regulatory compliance across dozens of markets.

If you want your work to matter in a world that's rapidly connecting everything, and you want to do it alongside people obsessed with getting the hard stuff right, Eagle Wireless is where that happens.

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.