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Principal Product Line Manager, Unmanned Systems Communications

Irvine, CA💼 Full-time💰 $200,000–$200,000🗓 2026-04-16 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for communications solutions supporting unmanned and autonomous systems (UAS, UGV, maritime, robotic/AI platforms).

Role type

Principal Product Line Manager (Unmanned Systems Communications)

Builds

Scalable communications capabilities for defense, law enforcement, and public safety autonomous platforms

Domain

Defense, public safety, and commercial robotics; tactical communications and mesh networking

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Product line management, wireless communications, networking, RF systems, market strategy, portfolio prioritization, cross-functional leadership, systems-level thinking

Preferred skills

MBA or advanced Engineering degree, unmanned systems/robotics experience, defense/aerospace/government program background, tactical communications/mesh networking/ISR knowledge

Technologies

MANET, MIMO, mesh networking, RF systems

Responsibilities

Define market strategy for unmanned systems communications; translate operational needs into scalable product capabilities; drive roadmap decisions for autonomous platform integration; strengthen partnerships with integrators and OEMs; oversee product lifecycle from concept to sustainment; engage directly with platform manufacturers and government program offices

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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