Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Frontline Wildfire Defense is a company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for wildfire safety and climate technology. They are seeking a Hardware Product Manager to define and drive the product roadmap, manage cross-functional programs, and create partnerships to enhance their hardware product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management and a passion for building scalable solutions in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive product roadmap across controllers, hydraulics, sensors, and system capabilities
- Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements
- Define requirements across hardware, sensing, connectivity, and supporting software
- Align roadmap with company strategy, balancing performance, cost, reliability, and install ability
- Incorporate field and customer feedback into continuous product improvement
- Lead cross-functional programs from concept through productization and launch
- Align hardware, firmware, software, operations, and marketing teams through product development processes
- Ensure products are manufacturable, installable, and serviceable
- Manage timelines, milestones, documentation and risks to ensure successful delivery
- Create and manage key hardware, sensor, and technology partnerships
- Support product positioning, packaging, and SKU definition
- Partner with sales, operations, and marketing to align product with customer needs
Skills
- 5–10+ years experience in product management, program management, or related roles for hardware or connected products
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Experience delivering complex, cross-functional products from concept through launch
- Strong systems thinking and ability to operate across hardware, software, and real-world workflows
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with electro-mechanical, fluid-based, and sensor-driven products
- Experience with IOT connected devices or cloud-integrated systems
- Experience working with contract manufacturers, supply chain partners, and developing technology and product partnerships
- Background in safety-critical or field-deployed systems
Benefits
- Company-provided cell phone and laptop
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible time off + 14 paid holidays (yes, your birthday is one of them!)
- Work-from-home stipend to support your remote setup
- Remote-first work environment, fostering work-life balance and autonomy
- Company-provided equipment
Company Overview
Frontline protects homes and businesses from wildfires using tracking software, satellite connectivity, and onsite sprinkler systems. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.frontlinewildfire.com.