Senior Research and Development Program Manager

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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 Research and Development (R&D) Program Manager who will report to the Vice President of Research and Development (R&D). This is a foundational role for Silvus R&D that blends technical know-how with strategic thinking and process-oriented execution. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver key new technology solutions within Silvus’ growing R&D organization.

The Program Manager will partner closely with Senior R&D and Engineering leadership, as well as Silvus management, Business Development, and Product teams to define programmatic goals, both technical and strategic, drive cross-functional project execution, and deliver high-impact products to Silvus customers. This role is part of a passionate team redefining radio frequency (RF) sensing, electronic warfare and wireless connectivity in the most demanding environments, from battlefield networks and autonomous systems to public safety and industrial applications. You will work alongside world-class engineers solving real-world challenges, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead as our organization scales.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to identify and resolve technical or schedule blockers, driving timely and data-driven decisions in collaboration with product, sales, and business development organizations.
• 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.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations, communicating program status, milestones, and risk assessments to senior management.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties, of which the above are representative.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization.
• Proven experience managing complex hardware/software wireless communications, networking, or electronic warfare programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and shift priorities.
• 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 clients under U.S. government contracts).
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
• Travel requirements: under 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in EE, ECE, or a related field with 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated success with hands-on product development, technical program management, or engineering leadership roles.
• Technical fluency in multiple areas such as: wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, electronic warfare, firmware/software integration, and test/validation.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving progress with minimal oversight.
• Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
  • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
  • Walk/move in the labs.

Pay

$185,000 - $245,000 annually. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Benefits

• 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