Motorola Solutions

Defense technology

PrincipalProductLineManager,ElectronicWarfare&DistributedEffects

$200–240k Irvine, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Product Line Manager, Electronic Warfare & Distributed Effects at Motorola Solutions. Skills: Electronic Warfare, Product Line Management, RF Sensing, Strategy. Lead strategy, roadmap, lifecycle of EW/sensing capabilities. Define evolution of sensing/communications capabilities”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive the product from current prototype stage to a scalable, sellable, operationally viable product; Market and mission success of the product

Industry & Context.

Defense technology
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills with a data-informed approach to decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

up to 25% travel as needed, Active U. S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire, Must be a U. S. Citizen, All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test, Lift equipment up to 20 lbs, Perform bending and reaching movements, Kneeling or squatting, Lift up to 50 lbs, Walking/Moving in the labs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, 8-12+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Mission Solutions Lead in Defense technology, EW, SIGINT, ISR, RF sensing, or adjacent domains, Proven ability to engage with military operators, acquisition personnel, and defense industry stakeholders, understanding of defense acquisition cycles, user needs discovery, and product-market fit challenges in defense, Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills, Comfortable working in a fast-paced, uncertain, and agile environment, Technical familiarity with RF systems, sensors, embedded systems, or tactical UAS, Deep sense of ownership—you think in terms of outcomes, not just features, and hold yourself accountable for your product’s performance in the market, Experience serving as a product evangelist or spokesperson, internally and externally, analytical skills with a data-informed approach to decision-making, Technical fluency and an ability to collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional partners, Customer-obsessed mindset—you advocate for the user while balancing business goals, Passion for building great products and the tenacity to see them succeed, Active U. S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire, Must be a U. S. Citizen, successful clearance of a background check and drug test

Nice to Have

RF signal detection, geolocation or jamming systems, Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms, Mesh networking / MANET systems, DSP algorithms and signal processing, Experience supporting DoD or defense programs, Familiarity with acquisition pathways (OTA, IDIQ, FAR/DFARS)

What You'll Do.

lifecycle of EW/sensing capabilities

Define evolution of sensing/communications capabilities

Develop multi-year roadmap for sensing products

Align capability development with platform architecture

Develop deep understanding of EW/sensing mission areas

Engage with government customers/primes/integrators

Ensure EW/sensing capabilities are scalable

Define capability deployment across platforms

Balance customer requirements with strategy

Manage lifecycle from concept to sustainment

Track product performance

Identify opportunities for next-gen capabilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineering, business development, and leadership; Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional partners

Communication Scope

Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills; Technical fluency and an ability to collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional partners; Experience serving as a product evangelist or spokesperson, internally and externally

Full Job Description

## **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_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCJ-amP0GLc) _”?_ 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 applicatio

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