Research Program Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus Technologies, the global leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions for defense, industrial, and public safety applications, is seeking an R&D Technical Program Manager reporting to the Senior R&D Director, Electronic Warfare. The successful individual in this role will drive execution excellence across our next-generation products.

This is a foundational Technical Program Manager role, offering a unique opportunity to build and shape the program management discipline within Silvus' growing Engineering and R&D organizations. You'll partner closely with senior R&D and Engineering leadership, and all functional and product teams in order to define best practices, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver high-impact products to our customers.

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. You will work alongside world-class engineers solving real-world challenges, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead as our organization scales.

If you're ready to help shape the future of electronic warfare and establish the foundation of Silvus' Program Management organization, we'd love to meet you.

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.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation, integration, validation, and productization.
• 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.
• Track risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and communicate impacts proactively to leadership.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum 5 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization, or 3 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization with an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience managing complex hardware/software or wireless/networking programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to requirements of U.S. government contracts).
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Master's degree in EE, ECE, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success in hands-on product development, technical program management, or engineering leadership roles.
• Technical fluency in one or more of the following areas: wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, firmware/software integration, or 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 & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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