Principal Product Line Manager, Electronic Warfare & Distributed Effects

motorolasolutions

Irvine (CA)

Hybrid

USD 200,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Principal Product Line Manager to lead EW sensing capabilities from prototype to scalable product. Based in Irvine, CA, the role is hybrid with four onsite days weekly and travel for customer engagements.

You will own the product roadmap, engage with military end users, conduct market research, and translate insights into requirements while coordinating with engineering and business development to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8-12+ years of experience as a Product Manager or related defense roles.
Proven ability to engage with military operators and defense stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of defense acquisition cycles and user needs discovery.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own EW sensing capabilities strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle.
Define evolution of sensing and communications as an integrated platform.
Develop multi-year roadmap for radio-integrated and standalone sensing products.
Engage with government customers, primes, and integrators to understand needs.
Translate user insights into actionable product requirements and priorities.
Manage lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
Travel up to 25% to maintain customer engagement.

Skills

Product management

Defense program experience

RF sensing

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Principal Product Line Manager who will report to the Vice President of Product on the Product team. The successful individual in this role will lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of capabilities supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) and RF (Radio Frequency) sensing applications.

This position is located at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA, near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 4 days onsite per week is expected, with the occasional visit to Silvus HQ in West Los Angeles. On-site days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This opportunity is well suited for an entrepreneurial technologist who enjoys interacting with customers, has a healthy sense of adventure, and enjoys traveling.

This role will define how Silvus’ product portfolio evolves to provide:

Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), and Electronic Protection (EP)
Distributed sensing modalities
GPS denied positioning
Counter UAS effects
Sensor-enabled radios and standalone sensing systems

The role serves as the capability owner for EW and Sensing, translating mission needs into scalable product capabilities and guiding investment decisions across both communications and sensing domains.

This position sits at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Business Development, ensuring Silvus delivers differentiated, productized capabilities into rapidly evolving EW and sensing ecosystems.

As Principal Product Line Manager, this position owns the success of our tactical EW sensor product line. This position will:

Drive the product from current prototype stage to a scalable, sellable, operationally viable product.
Lead market research and competitive analysis to refine product/market fit.
Engage directly with end users and customers to uncover pain points and use cases.
Translate user insights into actionable product requirements and drive development priorities.
Evangelize the product with stakeholders, including military end users, integrators, and prime contractors.
Own the product roadmap and collaborate with engineering, business development, and leadership to align priorities.
Support and drive pilot programs, field tests, and customer engagements.
Ultimately be responsible for the market and mission success of the product.

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Capability Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

Own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for EW and sensing capabilities.
Define how sensing and communications capabilities evolve both independently and as an integrated platform.
Develop a multi-year roadmap spanning:
- Radio-integrated sensing.
- Standalone sensing products.
- Software-defined sensing and analytics.
Align capability development with long-term platform architecture.

Market & Mission Alignment

Develop deep understanding of EW and sensing mission areas, including:
- Contested and congested spectrum operations.
- RF detection and geolocation.
- Spectrum awareness and situational intelligence.
Track DoD priorities such as:
- CEMA.
- JADC2.
- Multi-domain operations.
Engage with government customers, primes, and integrators to understand evolving needs.

Productization & Platform Discipline

Ensure EW and sensing capabilities are delivered as scalable, reusable platform features, not one-off implementations.
Define how capabilities are deployed across:
- Existing radio platforms.
- New hardware products.
- Software and analytics layers.
Balance customer-driven requirements with long-term platform strategy.

Product Lifecycle Management

Manage lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
Track product performance, including adoption, mission effectiveness, and competitive positioning.
Identify opportunities for next-generation capabilities and expansion.

Travel Requirements - up to 25% as needed, to maintain strong customer engagement and relationships.

Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8-12+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Mission Solutions Lead in Defense technology, EW, SIGINT, ISR, RF sensing, or adjacent domains.
Proven ability to engage with military operators, acquisition personnel, and defense industry stakeholders.
Strong understanding of defense acquisition cycles, user needs discovery, and product-market fit challenges in defense.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, uncertain, and agile environment.
Technical familiarity with RF systems, sensors, embedded systems, or tactical UAS.
Deep sense of ownership—you think in terms of outcomes, not just features, and hold yourself accountable for your product’s performance in the market.
Experience serving as a product evangelist or spokesperson, internally and externally.
Strong analytical skills with a data-informed approach to decision-making.
Technical fluency and an ability to collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional partners.
Customer-obsessed mindset—you advocate for the user while balancing business goals.
Passion for building great products and the tenacity to see them succeed.
Travel Requirement – requires frequent travel to customer locations, OEM partners, tradeshows, events, etc.
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

RF signal detection, geolocation or jamming systems.
Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms.
Mesh networking / MANET systems.
DSP algorithms and signal processing.
Experience supporting DoD or defense programs.
Familiarity with acquisition pathways (OTA, IDIQ, FAR/DFARS).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment.
Trade shows.
Outdoor environment for demonstrations.
Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

- Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
- Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
- Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.
- Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $200,000 - $240,000 / annually

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Basic Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8-12+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Mission Solutions Lead in Defense technology, EW, SIGINT, ISR, RF sensing, or adjacent domains.
Proven ability to engage with military operators, acquisition personnel, and defense industry stakeholders.
Strong understanding of defense acquisition cycles, user needs discovery, and product-market fit challenges in defense.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, uncertain, and agile environment.
Technical familiarity with RF systems, sensors, embedded systems, or tactical UAS.
Deep sense of ownership—you think in terms of outcomes, not just features, and hold yourself accountable for your product’s performance in the market.
Experience serving as a product evangelist or spokesperson, internally and externally.
Strong analytical skills with a data-informed approach to decision-making.
Technical fluency and an ability to collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional partners.
Customer-obsessed mindset—you advocate for the user while balancing business goals.
Passion for building great products and the tenacity to see them succeed.
Travel Requirement – requires frequent travel to customer locations, OEM partners, tradeshows, events, etc.
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.