Applications Engineer-I (Irvine)

Motorola Solutions; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, seeks an Applications Engineer‑I for the Sales Engineering team in Irvine, CA. You will design and test complete solutions, assist with product development, and provide technical support to customers and the Sales team.

Travel up to 25% and in‑person support at customer sites are expected. The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with cross‑functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and perform at customer sites.
• U.S. Citizenship due to government contracts and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Design and test complete solutions that solve unique technical problems.
• Define new products and features and evaluate field performance.
• Provide support to customers and the sales team via troubleshooting and analysis.
• Participate in on‑call rotation to address critical escalations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for field testing and validation.
• Test and harden features through firmware and hardware changes.
• Create customer‑facing documents to support customers and sales.
• Travel up to 25% for demos, troubleshooting, and training.

Skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

Linux

TCP/IP

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission‑critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle‑proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN‑MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

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 Applications Engineer-I who will report to the Senior Applications Engineer on the Sales Engineering team. The successful individual in this role conducts a wide range of technical activities relating to applications/solutions engineering and customer and sales support. This position works closely with customers and the Sales team to drive product development and be a key component in enabling the development of cutting‑edge systems and technologies.

This role is expected to help define and test new products and features, assist customers and the Sales team with their technical support requests, perform technical analysis and systems integration duties, and engineer complete solutions to complex problems. This position works closely with internal Engineering teams and provides in‑person support with up to 25% travel, both domestic and international.

This position is located at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA, near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum and is on a hybrid schedule. On‑site days are Monday through Thursday, with at least 1 of those days per week spent at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in 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

• Design and test complete solutions that solve unique technical problems.
• Define new products and features to fill gaps and perform product evaluations and field trials for new product features and accessories.
• Provide comprehensive support to customers and the sales team through troubleshooting, system integration engineering, product recommendations, and technical analysis via phone, online, and in‑person.
• Participate in an off‑hour, on‑call support rotation (on a voluntary or scheduled basis as business needs require) to address critical customer escalations.
• Work individually and with Engineering teams to support requests via in‑house or through field testing and validation.
• Test and harden existing features through firmware and hardware changes in realistic applications.
• Support the Sales Engineering team by helping prepare for demonstrations, training, testing, or recreating bugs and issues seen in the field.
• Create and maintain customer‑facing documents and content including manuals, guides, videos, application notes, etc. to support customers and sales more efficiently.
• Oversee and assist the RMA and Loaner teams by providing guidance, equipment recommendations, and vetting customer requests.
• Travel requirements – Up to 25% travel to provide in‑person engineering support to customers and the sales team, including demos, troubleshooting, system integration, and training.
• Perform other related duties, of which the above are representative.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent degree in relevant STEM field).
• Must possess an ability to work independently, take initiative, multitask, and effectively interact with cross‑functional teams and customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must to effectively communicate with customers and internally across the entire organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attentiveness to details.
• Proficiency with PC office applications and mobile devices.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites.
• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency with instruments such as spectrum analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, and other radio frequency and data network test equipment and testing.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP protocol and networking.
• Experience with operating and testing IP radios/modems.
• Knowledge of wireless communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation, and digital communication technologies.
• Experience with testing embedded radio communication systems.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python or C/C++.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Trade shows.
• Outdoor environment for demos and testing.
• 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:
• Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $95,000 / annually

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements: 10-25%

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type: New Grad

Referral Payment Plan: Yes

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.

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