Product Manager, Autonomous Vehicles

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council.

SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: Their workforce.

Role Overview

We are looking for a results-driven Product Manager to lead the development of an end-to-end product that brings together hardware and software into a tightly integrated system. This role requires someone who thrives at the intersection of physical product development, embedded software, and user-facing applications, with a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver autonomous vehicle products that win in the market. You will be responsible for defining and driving the roadmap for a complex system, ensuring a strong product-market fit, clear competitive differentiation, and flawless execution across both hardware and software components

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle of a complex hardware-software system, including ideation, requirements, development, deployment and feedback loops.

• Define and evolve a product vision that is deeply grounded in customer needs and market dynamics, and communicates clear competitive differentiation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineering, software development, design, operations, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes.

• Ensure seamless integration across hardware and software touchpoints to create.

• Translate customer insights and technical realities into clear product requirements and milestones.

• Drive decision-making around trade-offs in scope, timing, and features to deliver a high product value and maintain a cohesive, reliable, and high-performing end-user experience.

• Stay on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer feedback to continually refine the product and roadmap.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience, including significant exposure to hardware-based products (e.g., robotics, IoT, autonomous vehicles, or industrial control systems).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Strong understanding of system-level thinking and how to balance technical complexity with high velocity dlivery.

• Proven success managing the development of integrated hardware and software systems from concept to launch

• Expertiese with hardware lifecycle processes, supply chain, and manufacturing constraints

Nice to have:

• Experience with software tools that support real-time operations, logistics, or vehicle/asset coordination.

• Strong grasp of hardware/software integration testing and validation processes.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the Autonomous Robotics industry. Our work culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong focus on innovation and personal growth.

If you're passionate about advancing the frontiers of Autonomous Robotics and eager to leave a lasting mark in this domain, seize the opportunity and apply today to join us in sculpting the future of this dynamic field!