Principal Product Line Manager, Electronic Warfare & Distributed Effects

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,