Technical Hardware Product Manager

Coreforcetech; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Lunch program

PTO + floating holiday

Benefits

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Coreforce in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Hardware Product Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware products, from ideation through field validation and production.

You will lead multi-year strategies for communication hardware, in-vehicle video, and LPR cameras, collaborating with engineers and operations to deliver rugged, compliant solutions.

This role demands a deep understanding of imaging, cameras, and wireless tech, with travel ~10–20% to customer sites and labs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in hardware systems, with imaging or sensor focus.
• Deep understanding of camera systems, optics, video compression, and edge analytics.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and wireless tech.
• Experience designing hardware for vehicles or harsh environments.
• Experience with OTA updates and field deployments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year product strategies for communication hardware, in-vehicle video, and LPR with emphasis on reliability and real-time performance.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle from ideation to volume production and regulatory compliance.
• Drive product definitions and detailed technical requirements for vehicle applications and sensors.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, embedded software, and systems engineers; coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing.
• Engage customers and partners to translate field needs into actionable features.

Skills

Product management

Imaging systems

Hardware systems

5G/LTE connectivity

Camera systems

Edge analytics

PRD leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: ATLANTA, GA 30324Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $130,000.00 - $137,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Negligible

Join Our Team as a Technical Hardware Product Manager

Company: Coreforce
Location: Atlanta (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on Experience

Company Overview

Coreforce is an innovative technology company providing public safety organizations a comprehensive technology suite from dispatch to the courtroom. Coreforce delivers integrated technology designed to support public safety entities, regardless of organizational size. Our products - body cameras, in-car videos, mobile routers, and digital evidence systems- help public safety officers and first responders save lives, strengthen community trust, and enhance accountability.

Technical Hardware Product Manager - Build Your Career with Purpose

Join Coreforce and use your product skills to support innovative technology that strengthens communities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Free chef-inspired lunch Monday–Thursday.
• 15 PTO days + floating holiday.
• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k). We provide 401(k) matching per the terms of the 401(k) plan.
• Annual bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth in a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute multi-year product strategies for communication hardware products, in-vehicle video, and license plate recognition with a focus on reliability, real-time performance, and network connectivity.
• Identify new market opportunities and technical enablers that shape the product roadmap across the portfolio.

Product Development & Technical Ownership

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware products—ideation through prototyping, field validation, regulatory compliance, and volume production.
• Drive product definition and detailed technical requirements for:

On Vehicle applications

• Communication gateways (e.g., 4G/5G cellular, mesh networks)
• In-vehicle video systems
• License plate recognition (LPR) cameras
• Antennas

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, embedded software, and systems engineers to develop reliable and ruggedized solutions.
• Partner with supply chain, operations, and manufacturing teams on build, partner, buy strategies, sourcing, production planning, and quality control.
• Interface with software product teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and cloud systems.

Field-Driven Innovation

• Engage with customers, field users, and technical partners to capture detailed feedback and translate real-world needs into product features.
• Support early deployments and pilot programs; lead triage and analysis of field issues from hardware and connectivity perspectives.

Performance, Connectivity & Compliance

• Develop clear requirements and lead technical discussions around imaging performance, low-light optimization, thermal management, onboard storage, and bandwidth utilization.
• Understand and guide choices around
  • network standards (LTE/5G), fallback mechanisms, SIM/eSIM, and over-the-air updates.
  • V2V (vehicle to vehicle) or C-V2X (cellular to vehicle to everything)
• Ensure compliance with standards such as FCC, CE, PTCRB, MIL-801H and relevant video surveillance regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of product management experience in hardware systems, with at least 3 years focused on imaging or sensor technology.
• Deep understanding of camera systems, optics, video compression (H.264/H.265), and edge video analytics.
• Strong working knowledge of 4G/5G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and other wireless technologies.
• Experience designing products that get bolted into vehicles or deployed in extreme environments.
• Experience working with field-deployed, ruggedized devices and managing OTA software/firmware updates.
• Comfortable getting into the weeds with engineers—electrical, mechanical, and software alike.
• You can write a killer PRD and talk shop with a field officer and debug a pilot issue—all in one day.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary product environments.
• Obsessed with end-user feedback and passionate about public safety, transparency, and tech that matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with products in law enforcement, public safety, or industrial IoT sectors.
• Familiarity with PoE, CAN bus, Bluetooth, and other field communication protocols.
• Experience with NDAA compliance, cybersecurity requirements in edge hardware, and secure boot architectures.
• Prior exposure to video analytics, facial or plate recognition, or edge ML inference is a plus.
• You’ve shipped hardware at scale and lived through NPI (New Product Introduction) with contract manufacturers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, test labs, and manufacturing partners (~10–20%).

Coreforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.