Principal Product Line Manager, Unmanned Systems Communications

Motorola Solutions

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Irvine, CA · Los Angeles Posted 45 days ago $200,000–$240,000 / year
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Silvus Technologies is hiring a Principal Product Line Manager to lead the strategy and roadmap for communications solutions in unmanned and autonomous systems, reporting to the Vice President of Product. This role involves defining market strategies across defense, public safety, and commercial robotics markets, translating operational needs into scalable product capabilities, and driving portfolio investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have deep technical understanding, market insight, and strategic leadership skills, with experience in wireless communications, networking, and RF systems. They must influence cross-functional teams and engage directly with customers to expand Silvus technology adoption across new autonomous platforms, ensuring the company remains a leading provider of communication solutions for unmanned systems.

Skills

Wireless communications RF systems Tactical communications Mesh networking Command-and-control systems ISR CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Grafana Prometheus Docker MVP

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the product strategy for unmanned systems communications across multiple markets.
  • Identify emerging operational needs and technology trends to shape Silvus’s product evolution.
  • Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
  • Strengthen partnerships with key integrators, manufacturers, and platform developers in autonomous systems.
  • Oversee lifecycle management of products from concept through launch, growth, and sustainment phases.
  • Engage directly with customers to translate operational needs into product requirements and roadmap inputs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in product management or technical leadership roles.
  • Experience with wireless communications and networking technologies.
  • Ability to translate operational needs into scalable product capabilities.
  • Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams including engineering and sales.
  • Strong technical aptitude and systems-level thinking required.
  • Must be eligible for U.S. government contracts.

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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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