Senior Research and Development Program Manager

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 is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and unmanned systems manufacturers.

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’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus Technologies, the global leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions for defense, industrial, and public safety applications, is seeking a Senior R&D Program Manager reporting to the Vice President of Research and Development.

This is a foundational Senior Program Management role for Silvus R&D that blends technical know-how with strategic thinking and process-oriented execution. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver key new technology solutions within Silvus’ growing R&D organization. You’ll partner closely with senior R&D and engineering leadership, as well as Silvus management, business development, and product teams to define programmatic goals, both technical and strategic,  drive cross-functional project 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 communications and electronic warfare and establish the foundation of Silvus’ Program Management organization, we’d love to meet you.

The Senior R&D Program Manager position will be 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 definition, scope and objectives inside the Silvus R&D group as well as in engagements with Silvus groups outside R&D and organizations outside Silvus.
• 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 in collaboration with product, sales, and business development organizations.
• Track risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and communicate impacts and resource demands to R&D leadership and upper management.
• 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.
• Hire, manage, and mentor various engineers, junior program managers, and other key personnel as needed to support the growth and success of the Silvus R&D organization.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum 10 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization
• Proven experience managing complex hardware/software wireless communications, networking, or electronic warfare programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and shift priorities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities with a track record of influencing across technical and non-technical teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to requirements of U.S. government contracts).
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• PhD degree in EE, ECE, or a related field with 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated success in hands-on product development, technical program management, or engineering leadership roles.
• Technical fluency in multiple of the following areas: wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, electronic warfare, firmware/software integration, and  test/validation
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving progress with minimal oversight.
• Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Indoor air conditioned facility.
• Home Office Environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $185,000 - $245,000/annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee, is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US. All

Silvus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.

Basic Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum 10 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization
• Proven experience managing complex hardware/software wireless communications, networking, or electronic warfare programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and shift priorities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities with a track record of influencing across technical and non-technical teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to requirements of U.S. government contracts).
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

Domestic

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & 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. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.