Technical Hardware Product Manager

Coreforce; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Free lunch (Mon-Thu)

15 PTO days + floating holiday

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coreforce is seeking an experienced Technical Hardware Product Manager in Atlanta. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of rugged hardware for public-safety applications, including imaging and LPR systems, with a focus on reliability, real-time performance, and network connectivity.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and software groups to ensure seamless hardware-software integration, drive multi-year roadmaps, and engage customers to translate field feedback into

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management in hardware with 3+ years in imaging or sensor tech
• Deep understanding of camera systems, optics, video compression (H.264/H.265), and edge video analytics
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G LTE, Wi‑Fi, GPS, and related wireless technologies
• Experience designing hardware to be bolted into vehicles or used in extreme environments
• Experience with field-deployed, ruggedized devices and OTA software/firmware updates
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% to customer sites, labs and manufacturing partners

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year product strategies for communication hardware, in-vehicle video, and license plate recognition with a focus on reliability and real-time performance
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware products—from ideation through prototyping, field validation, regulatory compliance, and volume production
• Drive detailed technical requirements for On-Vehicle applications, gateways, in-vehicle video systems, LPR cameras, and antennas
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, embedded software, and systems engineers to develop reliable, ruggedized solutions
• Interface with software product teams to ensure integration between hardware, firmware, and cloud systems
• Engage with customers, field users, and partners to translate real-world needs into product features
• Support early deployments and pilots; triage and analyze field issues from hardware and connectivity perspectives
• Develop clear requirements and lead discussions on imaging performance, low-light optimization, thermal management, onboard storage, and bandwidth
• Guide choices on network standards (LTE/5G), fallback mechanisms, SIM/eSIM, and OTA updates
• Ensure compliance with FCC, CE, PTCRB, MIL-STD-801H and relevant video surveillance standards

Skills

Strategic leadership

Product management

Hardware systems

Embedded hardware

Imaging/sensor tech

4G/5G LTE

Wireless technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Apply today to join Coreforce, where your Product expertise makes a real impact.Join Our Team as a Technical Hardware Product ManagerCompany: CoreforceLocation: Atlanta (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-timeSalary: Based on ExperienceCompany 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 PurposeJoin 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 LeadershipDefine 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 OwnershipOwn 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 applicationsCommunication gateways (e.g., 4G/5G cellular, mesh networks)In-vehicle video systemsLicense plate recognition (LPR) camerasAntennasCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate 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 InnovationEngage 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 & ComplianceDevelop clear requirements and lead technical discussions around imaging performance, low-light optimization, thermal management, onboard storage, and bandwidth utilization.Understand and guide choices aroundnetwork 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.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 QualificationsExperience 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.