Technical Product Manager (Spectrum Dominance)

Motorola Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee bonuses

Stock grants & employee stock purchase

Job summary

Silvus is seeking a highly motivated Technical Product Manager to drive requirements and backlog ownership for our spectrum dominance portfolio. You will translate complex defense requirements and R&D algorithms into software features, firmware builds, and operator experiences, acting as the conduit between waveform R&D and engineering, operations, and GTM teams.

You will own the end-to-end software and firmware backlog, ensuring integration with MN-MIMO architecture and StreamCaster hardware,

Qualifications

• Experience translating abstract DoD mission requirements and mathematical concepts into structured software requirements.
• 5+ years of technical product management or systems engineering in defense/aerospace or wireless.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority to meet tight release timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end software/firmware backlog and requirements for spectrum dominance features.
• Translate complex LPI/LPD and anti-jamming techniques into actionable features and user experiences.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, operations, and GTM teams to align execution with business strategy.
• Conduct sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cadences (Jira).
• Travel up to 25% for field testing and customer engagements.

Skills

Signal processing

RF systems

DSP

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, RF Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, RF Engineering, Computer Science, or MBA

Tools

Jira

Job description

• Silvus is seeking a highly motivated Technical Product Manager (TPM) (Spectrum Dominance) to drive technical requirements, backlog ownership, market adoption, and revenue growth of our Spectrum Dominance product portfolio
• This position will report to the Director of Product Management on the Product team. The successful individual in this role will play a vital role in translating complex defense requirements and highly advanced R&D algorithms into software features, firmware builds, and intuitive operator experiences. This is an execution-focused role that acts as the key technical conduit between our advanced waveform R&D team and our engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams
• The Technical Product Manager will take technical ownership of Silvus’ spectrum dominance suite. Their mission is to translate complex mathematical algorithms and signal processing research—specifically in Low Probability of Intercept / Low Probability of Detection (LPI/LPD) and anti-jamming into actionable requirements
• By bridging the gap between theoretical R&D and reliable military systems engineering, the Technical Product Manager will ensure Silvus outpaces emerging electronic warfare (EW) threats and delivers robust software-defined spectrum dominance
• Requirements Engineering: Translating abstract DoD mission requirements, mathematical signal analysis concepts, and electromagnetic spectrum operations needs into highly structured user stories and technical specifications
• Algorithm-to-Feature Translation: Directly partnering with R&D engineering to translate complex, cutting-edge LPI/LPD and anti-jam techniques into a clear feature set with an intuitive operator experience
• Product & Waveform Ownership: Owning the end-to-end software and firmware backlog, requirements definition, and user experience for the spectrum dominance features
• Technical Waveform Alignment: Partnering with the R&D and software engineering teams to ensure advanced waveforms integrate seamlessly with our MN-MIMO architecture and flagship StreamCaster hardware platforms
• Sprint & Backlog Ownership: Conducting highly disciplined sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cadences via Jira to ensure a predictable and rapid delivery pipeline of spectrum dominance software and firmware updates
• Scope & Trade-off Analysis: Conducting technical and schedule analyses of customer and sales feature requests, evaluating engineering development timelines, and establishing strict scope boundaries to balance schedule constraints against field expectations
• Closed-Loop Feedback Integration: Systematically capturing operational feedback, field trial results, and operator testing notes to continuously evolve backlog user stories and transform field-tested waveforms into robust commercial software solutions
• Post-launch Performance and Adoption: Responsible for product adoption and collaborating with sales to generate interest and revenue growth for the products. Measuring and monitoring product performance, defining continuous software refinement cycles to address user experience debt or newly discovered threat vectors and continuing to capture customer and field feedback for product updates
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Bridging the gap between R&D, software engineering, operations, and the GTM teams to align product execution with broader business strategy, software monetization, licensing, and delivery timelines
• Operational Feedback Loop: Translating market intelligence, upcoming DoD program specifications, and competitor threat assessments into strategic backlog priorities to maintain Silvus’ market-leading technology edge
• Travel Requirements - Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to support field testing, customer integrations or customer meetings
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative
• 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 50 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
• Walking/Moving in the labs

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contractsAll employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug testDemonstrated experience translating highly complex mathematical algorithms, scientific concepts, or military use cases into structured, clear, and actionable software requirements and user storiesStrong working knowledge of signal processing, wireless communications, RF systems, software-defined radios (SDRs), digital signal processing (DSP), or mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs)Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, RF Engineering, or a highly related technical disciplineProven ability to influence and align cross-functional R&D, engineering, operations, and sales teams without direct authority to meet strict release timelinesMinimum of 5 years of technical product management or systems engineering experience within the defense, aerospace, or wireless communications industriesSecurity Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hireMaster’s degree in Engineering, RF Engineering, Computer Science, or an MBA from an accredited institutionFamiliarity with passive RF sensing, spectral analysis, Direction Finding, Angle of Arrival localization, or tactical signal intelligence systemsFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum development practices and managing complex backlogs using tools like JiraHands-on experience with Low Probability of Intercept / Low Probability of Detection (LPI/LPD), electronic counter-countermeasures, anti-jamming, or spectrum monitoring solutionsUnderstanding of government compliance targets, military environmental standards (MIL-STD), or security certifications (e.g., FIPS 140-3 and CSfC validation architectures)