Technical Product Manager

Summary/Primary Role

This role is a technical leader who thinks like a founder and will become the in-house expert in large-scale geothermal system operations and optimization. The position combines deep energy engineering expertise with product ownership, driving the development of Brightcore EDGE, a software platform that intelligently manages geothermal assets at scale. The role operates at the intersection of engineering, IoT, and applied machine intelligence.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Geothermal HVAC System Expertise & Platform Intelligence

• Serve as the internal authority on geothermal system behavior, degradation, and optimization, translating knowledge into product requirements.
• Define automated detection logic for anomalies such as borefield degradation, heat pump faults, performance drift, and thermal imbalances.
• Design metrics, KPIs, and alert frameworks enabling automated issue identification.
• Continuously refine platform intelligence based on field data and customer feedback.

Roadmap Evolution & Product Strategy

• Shape and evolve the EDGE product roadmap with leadership.
• Identify expansion opportunities across system types, customer segments, and performance models.
• Synthesize engineering, field, and market inputs into clear product direction.

Feature Specification & Engineering Execution

• Author developer-ready feature specifications including user stories, acceptance criteria, and data contracts.
• Translate thermodynamic and control system knowledge into precise engineering requirements.
• Lead sprint cycles, backlog grooming, prioritization, and delivery accountability.

IoT & Data Quality

• Own data quality standards across cloud SaaS and edge deployments.
• Resolve timeseries data challenges such as sensor dropout, calibration drift, and latency.
• Define data pipeline requirements, validation logic, and monitoring dashboards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Controls Systems, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in product or systems engineering roles.
• Expertise in HVAC, geothermal, hydronic, heat pump, or building control systems.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamic equations and performance metrics (COP, EER, heat transfer rates).
• Experience with IoT, sensor data, and BAS/BMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of timeseries data and anomaly detection.
• Experience writing precise feature specifications and leading agile teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Base annual salary range of $140,000–$160,000 with eligibility for performance-based bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k (traditional and Roth) with employer match up to 4%
• PTO
• Financial wellness benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability, Life, and AD&D benefits
• Access to marketplace for discounted goods and services