Research & Development Technical Program Manager

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions for defense, industrial, and public safety applications, is seeking an R&D Technical Program Manager. This role reports to the Vice President of Research and Development and is responsible for driving execution excellence across next-generation products. It offers a unique opportunity to build and shape the program management discipline within Silvus’ growing Engineering and R&D organizations. The position involves partnering closely 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. The role is part of a team redefining RF sensing, electronic warfare, and wireless connectivity in demanding environments, including battlefield networks, autonomous systems, public safety, and industrial applications. The R&D Technical Program Manager will work alongside world-class engineers solving real-world challenges, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead as the organization scales. This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, and operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

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).
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

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.