Associate Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking an Associate Research & Development Test Engineer who will report to the R&D Director Integration and Test.  This position will be a part of the R&D team that develops testing infrastructure and performs comprehensive testing vetting and demonstration of Silvus’ MANET radios and other wireless products and technologies under development. 

This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday and the location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of West Los Angeles CA.

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

• Wireless communication system test operation implementation and maintenance.

• Assist in the maintenance design and implementation of testing software for automated testing and logging.

• Work closely with the R&D and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors validate and assist in troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.

• Conduct lab testing using wireless channel emulators and other instruments.

• Conduct field testing to qualify system performance in a practical environment.

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS - Occasional domestic travel away from the office including overnight to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in electronics work environment or Associate degree with 1 year of experience or Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university or college.

• Familiarity and experience working with testing embedded systems.

• Exposure to the use of radio frequency instruments such as signal generators spectrum analyzers and channel emulators.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven experience in programming using C/C++ Python or MATLAB.

• Exposure to networked testing systems.

• Experience in testing embedded radio communication systems.

• General understanding of working in both Windows and Linux operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outdoor environment for demonstrations.

• Occasional exposure to heat cold and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to do the following:

• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.

• Walking/Moving in the labs.

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COMPENSATION: $72000 - $85000 / annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in electronics work environment or Associate degree with 1 year of experience or Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university or college.

• Familiarity and experience working with testing embedded systems.

• Exposure to the use of radio frequency instruments such as signal generators spectrum analyzers and channel emulators.

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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