Research & Development Technical Program Manager
About The Position
Silvus Technologies, a leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions, is seeking an R&D Technical Program Manager to report to the Vice President of Research and Development. This role is crucial for driving execution excellence in next-generation products and establishing the program management discipline within Silvus’ growing Engineering and R&D organizations. The successful candidate will partner with senior R&D and engineering leadership, and all functional and product teams to define best practices, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver high-impact products. This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays). The role involves working with a passionate team redefining RF sensing, electronic warfare, and wireless connectivity in demanding environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization.
- Proven experience managing complex hardware/software or wireless/networking programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to requirements of U.S. government contracts).
- Successful clearance of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in EE, ECE, or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and shift priorities.
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities with a track record of influencing across technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrated success in hands-on product development, technical program management, or engineering leadership roles.
- Technical fluency in one or more of the following areas: wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, firmware/software integration, or test/validation.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving progress with minimal oversight.
- Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation, integration, validation, and productization.
- Own program schedules, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams including Systems, FPGA, Software, RF, Hardware, and QA.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration to identify and resolve technical or schedule blockers, driving timely and data-driven decisions.
- Track risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and communicate impacts proactively to leadership.
- Drive engineering cadence and communication, including design reviews, design syncs, and status updates with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain project documentation and dashboards (e.g., Confluence, JIRA) for clear visibility into goals, progress, and key metrics.
- Prepare executive reports and presentations, communicating program status, milestones, and risk assessments to senior management.
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
