Applications Engineer-I, USA

Silvus Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, seeks an Applications Engineer-I in West Los Angeles, CA. The role supports applications/solutions engineering, collaborates with customers and the sales team, and helps drive product development for cutting-edge systems.

The position involves defining and testing new products, providing technical assistance, and traveling up to 25% domestically and internationally. Hybrid onsite schedule is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with RF/test equipment and signal analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and test complete solutions addressing unique technical problems.
• Define new products/features and perform evaluations and field trials.
• Provide technical support to customers and the sales team via various channels.
• Participate in an off-hour on-call support rotation.
• Collaborate with engineering to support field testing and validation.
• Test and harden features through firmware/hardware changes in real scenarios.
• Prepare demonstrations, training, testing, and bug recreations for the Sales Engineering team.
• Create and maintain customer-facing documents and content (manuals, guides, videos).
• Support RMA and Loaner processes with guidance and equipment recommendations.
• Travel up to 25% to provide on-site engineering support.

Skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Multimeter

Signal Generator

Linux

Python

C/C++

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 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 provide 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

We’re looking for an Applications Engineer‑I who will report to the Senior Applications Engineer on the Sales Engineering team. The successful candidate will conduct a wide range of technical activities relating to applications/solutions engineering and customer and sales support. The role works closely with customers and the Sales team to drive product development and enable the development of cutting‑edge systems and technologies.

The responsibilities include defining and testing new products and features, assisting customers and the sales team with technical support requests, performing technical analysis and system‑integration duties, and engineering complete solutions to complex problems. The role requires up to 25% travel, both domestic and international.

Location: Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid schedule – minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). Other days onsite are scheduled as needed.

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.
• 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 as needed.
• Work individually and with Engineering teams to support requests via in‑house or field testing and validation.
• Test and harden existing features through firmware and hardware changes in realistic applications.
• Support the Sales Engineering team by preparing 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.
• Oversee and assist the RMA and Loaner teams by providing guidance, equipment recommendations, and vetting customer requests.
• Travel up to 25% to provide in‑person engineering support to customers and the sales team.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with instruments such as spectrum analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, and other radio‑frequency and data‑network test equipment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, multitask, and effectively interact with cross‑functional teams and customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attentiveness to detail.
• Proficiency with PC office applications and mobile devices.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites.
• 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 successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 setup of demonstrations and testing.
• Walk and move in the labs.

Compensation

$75,000 – $95,000 annually.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus plans.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid parental and 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.

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