Principal Product Line Manager (Electronic Warfare & Distributed Effects)

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Motorola Solutions seeks a Principal Product Line Manager in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on Electronic Warfare and RF sensing capabilities. You will lead the product strategy and must have extensive experience in defense technology, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires frequent travel and demands a deep technical understanding of RF systems. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens and hold an active SECRET clearance or be able to obtain one within 15 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in defense technology, EW, SIGINT, or adjacent domains.
• Strong understanding of defense acquisition cycles and product-market fit.
• Experience as a product evangelist or spokesperson.

Responsibilities

• Drive product from prototype to operationally viable status.
• Lead market research to refine product/market fit.
• Engage with end users to uncover pain points.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Technical familiarity with RF systems

Customer-obsessed mindset

Education

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

Tools

RF signal detection systems

Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community united by a relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to protect people, property, and places, fostering the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, 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 worldwide. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus technologies develops world‑class advanced communications technologies that reshape the tactical communications landscape. Silvus is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Opportunity

Principal Product Line Manager – Electronic Warfare & RF Sensing

This role will report to the Vice President of Product on the Product team and lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of capabilities supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) and RF sensing applications. The position is based at Silvus Technology’s headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of three days onsite per week (Mon, Wed, Thu). The desired candidate is an entrepreneurial technologist who enjoys interacting with customers, has a sense of adventure, and is comfortable traveling.

Responsibilities

• Drive the product from current prototype stage to 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

Capability Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

• Own strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for EW and sensing capabilities
• Define how sensing and communications capabilities evolve 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

Travel requirements – up to 25% of the time, including frequent travel to customer locations, OEM partners, tradeshows, and events.

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 – think in terms of outcomes, not just features, and hold yourself accountable for product performance
• 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 ability to collaborate closely with engineering, design, and cross‑functional partners
• Customer‑obsessed mindset – advocate for the user while balancing business goals
• Passion for building great products and the tenacity to see them succeed
• Travel requirement – 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)

Work 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
• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs for demos and testing; lift up to 50 lbs for incoming parts; perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting as required; walk/move in labs

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $200,000 - $240,000. Pay varies based on experience and qualifications and will be determined at the individual candidate level.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid parental and family leave
• and more

EEO Statement

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.