Principal Product Line Manager - Unmanned Systems Communications

Company Overview

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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  battle‑proven Stream Caster 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.

Principal Product Line Manager

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 communications solutions supporting unmanned and autonomous systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the market strategy for unmanned systems communications across defense, public safety, and commercial robotics markets.
• Identify emerging operational needs, technology trends, and mission requirements driving next‑generation unmanned systems.
• Define how Silvus networking capabilities should evolve to support autonomous and robotic platforms.
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead portfolio prioritization based on market potential, ROI, and strategic value.
• Contribute to pricing, positioning, and go‑to‑market decisions grounded in data and customer insight.
• Work across multiple product lines to ensure Silvus solutions collectively support unmanned systems use cases.
• Identify gaps in the portfolio that limit adoption in autonomous platforms.
• Advocate for platform capabilities that improve scalability, integration, and performance across the unmanned systems ecosystem.
• Engage closely with Business Development, Sales, and Sales Engineering to shape opportunities in the unmanned systems market.
• Engage directly with platform manufacturers, defense integrators, robotics companies, and government program offices.
• Translate real‑world operational needs into product requirements and strategic roadmap inputs.
• Identify partnerships and integration opportunities that expand the Silvus ecosystem.
• Oversee lifecycle strategy for unmanned systems communications solutions from concept through launch, growth, and sustainment.
• Track product performance including market adoption, customer feedback, and competitive positioning.
• Identify opportunities for product expansion, upgrades, or next‑generation platforms.
• Serve as the connective tissue between Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to align decisions with business strategy and customer needs.

Travel Requirements – up to 50% as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, product line management, or technical product leadership.
• Experience with wireless communications, networking, RF systems, or related technologies.
• Strong ability to translate operational use cases into scalable product capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross‑functional teams including engineering, sales, and business development.
• Strong technical aptitude and systems‑level…