Motorola Solutions
Senior Research and Development Program Manager
Los Angeles, CA · Senior · Contract
Work authorization required$185k-$245kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver key new technology solutions within Silvus' growing R&D organization.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and shift priorities.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing complex hardware/software wireless communications, networking, or electronic warfare programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
- 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).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- 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.
- 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
Nice to have
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving progress with minimal oversight.
- Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance.
- Company Overview
- Department Overview
- Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission:
- connecting those who keep us safe.
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.
- Incentive Bonus Plans
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- Our U.S. Benefits include:
Company info
- Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Silvus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity.
- Please contact us to request accommodation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen (due to requirements of U
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