Principal Product Line Manager - Unmanned Systems Communications

Silvus Technologies; California; Hybride; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Principal Product Line Manager for its Irvine, CA office. The role reports to the Vice President of Product and leads the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of communications solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems.

The position centers on owning the Unmanned Systems segment, translating evolving operational needs into scalable product capabilities, and influencing portfolio investments to position Silvus as a leading provider for autonomous platforms.

Responsabilités

• Market and Portfolio Strategy
• Own the market strategy for Unmanned Systems Communications across defense, public safety, and commercial robotics markets.
• Identify emerging operational needs, technology trends, and mission requirements driving next‑generation unmanned systems.
• Define how Silvus networking capabilities should evolve to support autonomous and robotic platforms.
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead portfolio prioritization based on market potential, ROI, and strategic value.
• Contribute to pricing, positioning, and go‑to‑market decisions grounded in data and customer insight.
• Work across multiple product line

Description du poste

THE COMPANY

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.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCJ-amP0GLc)?

THE OPPORTUNITY

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 communications solutions supporting unmanned and autonomous systems.

This role will define and drive the company's product and market strategy for communications used in platforms such as:

• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
• Unmanned ground vehicles (UGV)
• Maritime autonomous systems
• Robotic and AI-enabled platforms

The Principal Product Line Manager will serve as the market owner for the Unmanned Systems Segment, responsible for translating emerging operational needs into scalable product capabilities and influencing portfolio investment decisions that position Silvus as the leading communications provider for autonomous platforms.

SUCCESS FACTORS

The Principal Product Line Manager is responsible for ensuring that customer-driven opportunities are translated into scalable product capabilities that strengthen the long‑term Silvus platform rather than one‑off solutions. Within the first 12 months this role will:

• Establish a clear product strategy for the Unmanned Systems Communications Segment.
• Expand Silvus technology adoption across new autonomous platforms.
• Drive roadmap decisions that enable scalable integration with unmanned systems ecosystems.
• Strengthen partnerships with key integrators and platform manufacturers.
• Position Silvus as a core networking technology for next‑generation autonomous missions.

WHY JOIN SILVUS

• Drive the product strategy and market expansion for our Unmanned Systems Segment at a fast‑growing, mission‑driven technology leader.
• Shape the product strategy and market direction for cutting‑edge tactical communication systems.
• Work with exceptional engineers and program leaders on technologies that protect lives and enable critical missions.
• Play a defining role in scaling one of the most innovative companies in defense technology.

This position is based 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. On-site days are Monday through Thursday, with at least 1 of those days per week spent at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA.

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

• Market and Portfolio Strategy
• Own the market strategy for Unmanned Systems Communications across defense, public safety, and commercial robotics markets.
• Identify emerging operational needs, technology trends, and mission requirements driving next‑generation unmanned systems.
• Define how Silvus networking capabilities should evolve to support autonomous and robotic platforms.
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead portfolio prioritization based on market potential, ROI, and strategic value.
• Contribute to pricing, positioning, and go‑to‑market decisions grounded in data and customer insight.
• Work across multiple product line