Research & Development Technical Program Manager

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Silvus Technologies

Compensation

$160,000 - $200,000/year

Los Angeles

Hybrid

Posted February 10, 2026

Job Description

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”?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus Technologies, the global leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions for defense, industrial, and public safety applications, is seeking an R&D Technical Program Manager reporting to the Senior R&D Director, Electronic Warfare. The successful individual in this role will drive execution excellence across our next-generation products.

This is a foundational Technical Program Manager role, offering a unique opportunity to build and shape the program management discipline within Silvus’ growing Engineering and R&D organizations. You’ll partner closely with senior R&D and Engineering leadership, and all functional and product teams in order to define best practices, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver high-impact products to our customers.

You will be part of a passionate team redefining RF sensing, electronic warfare and wireless connectivity in the most demanding environments, from battlefield networks and autonomous systems to public safety and industrial applications. You will work alongside world-class engineers solving real-world challenges, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead as our organization scales.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of electronic warfare and establish the foundation of Silvus’ Program Management organization, we’d love to meet you.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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

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.