Principal Product Line Manager, Unmanned Systems Communications

About the role

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Principal Product Line Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of communications solutions supporting unmanned and autonomous systems.

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.
• Work 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, ensuring clear definition of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and subsequent releases for hardware, software, and integrated systems.
• 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.
• (e.g. Partner with Sales to develop compelling product narratives and training; collaborate with Operations to forecast product demands and manage lifecycle transitions).
• Travel Requirements - up to 50% as needed, to maintain strong customer engagement and relationships.

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 thinking.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Skills

• Deep technical understanding of wireless communications, networking, and RF systems.
• Market insight and strategic leadership skills.
• Ability to shape product direction across multiple internal teams and product lines.
• Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic planning and execution abilities.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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!