Principal Product Line Manager - Unmanned Systems Communications

Silvus 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. This role will define and drive the company’s product and market strategy for communications used in platforms such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), maritime autonomous systems, and robotic and AI-enabled platforms.

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 among Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to align decisions with business strategy and customer needs; Travel up to 25% as needed.

Requirements

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, radio frequency systems, or related technologies; Strong ability to translate operational use cases into scalable product capabilities; 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; All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Nice to have

MBA or advanced engineering degree; Experience with unmanned systems, robotics, or autonomous platforms; Background supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs; Familiarity with tactical communications, mesh networking, command-and-control systems, or ISR and sensor data transport.

Benefits

Drive the product strategy and market expansion for our Unmanned Systems Segment at a fast-growing, mission-driven technology leader; Shape the product strategy and market direction for cutting-edge tactical communication systems; Work with exceptional engineers and program leaders on technologies that protect lives and enable critical missions; Play a defining role in scaling one of the most innovative companies in defense technology.