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Research & Development Technical Program Manager

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$160k–$200k2026-09-21 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Drive execution excellence for next-generation Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios and MIMO waveform products in defense, industrial, and public safety applications.

Role type

Senior R&D Technical Program Manager

Builds

Advanced wireless connectivity solutions for mission-critical environments (battlefield, autonomous systems, public safety)

Domain

Defense, Public Safety, Wireless Networking, RF Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Program management, Cross-functional leadership, Risk management, Stakeholder communication, Engineering lifecycle management, Technical fluency (RF/Wireless)

Preferred skills

Master's in EE/ECE, Hands-on product development, Strategic planning, Influence across technical teams

Technologies

MANET, MIMO, FPGA, RF, Wireless Systems, JIRA, Confluence

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program execution from concept to productization; Own program schedules and milestones; Facilitate cross-team collaboration to resolve blockers; Track risks and dependencies; Drive engineering cadence and communication; Maintain project documentation and dashboards; Prepare executive reports and presentations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC