Research & Development Technical Program Manager

Silvus Technologies • Los Angeles, CA

2h • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.
Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.
Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?
Following its acquisition by Motorola Solutions, Silvus Technologies is entering a new phase of scale and strategic impact. We are expanding our Strategic Growth organization to shape demand early, influence requirements, and embed Silvus Technologies into future programs of record across the U.S. Department of Defense.
Silvus Technologies, the global leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions for defense, industrial, and public safety applications, is seeking an R&D Technical Program Manager reporting to the Senior R&D Director, Electronic Warfare. The successful individual in this role will drive execution excellence across our next-generation products.
This is a foundational Technical Program Manager role, offering a unique opportunity to build and shape the program management discipline within Silvus’ growing Engineering and R&D organizations. You’ll partner closely with senior R&D and Engineering leadership, and all functional and product teams in order to define best practices, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver high-impact products to our customers.
You will be part of a passionate team redefining RF sensing, electronic warfare and wireless connectivity in the most demanding environments, from battlefield networks and autonomous systems to public safety and industrial applications. You will work alongside world-class engineers solving real-world challenges, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead as our organization scales.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of electronic warfare and establish the foundation of Silvus’ Program Management organization, we’d love to meet you.
This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum 5 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization, or 3 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization with an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 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).
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in EE, ECE, or a related field with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level