Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Silvus Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A leading provider of advanced communications solutions is seeking an Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time role involves leading a team in the development of innovative MANET radios and advancing R&D projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded systems, and strong C programming skills. The position supports a hybrid work model, with at least three days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in embedded systems.
• Experience leading teams in hands-on development.
• Strong expertise in C programming essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers to ensure project success.
• Enhance engineering processes and product quality.
• Develop device drivers for communication systems.

Skills

C programming

Embedded system software development

Team leadership

Linux kernel driver development

Network configurations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC

Microchip Polarfire SoC

Job description

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. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world‑class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line‑of‑sight to extreme non‑line‑of‑sight, Silvus radios form a self‑healing, self‑forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high‑bandwidth data.

Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., is part of the MSI ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

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 a full‑time Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering to join our Engineering Group, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. The successful individual in this role will lead a team to participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.

This position is located at Silvus headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA and is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On‑site days are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

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

• Lead a team of engineers and be responsible for the team’s success on the assigned projects.
• Work with the Director of Software Engineering and the rest of the engineering team to improve engineering process, product quality, reliability, and performance.
• Develop device drivers and board support packages.
• Develop the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad‑hoc networking routing protocols.
• Develop efficient wireless multicast protocols for mobile ad‑hoc networking.
• Develop network management software and user interfaces.
• Develop audio streaming and push‑to‑talk voice applications.
• Perform system level design and implement security protocols and encryption algorithms on StreamCaster radios and other products.
• Support product security effort and regulatory compliance requirements such as NIST FIPS 140‑3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
• Engage with and support customer as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
• Experience with leading a team of engineers to do hands on development.
• Strong expertise in C programming.
• Expertise in board support package and secureboot in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products.
• Linux kernel driver development expertise.
• Expertise in network configurations and programming.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
• Scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Proven experience with audio codecs and stream protocols.
• Demonstrated experience with networking protools such as IPsec, IGMP, SNMP.
• Working knowledge and understanding of NIST FIPS 140‑3 and NIAP Common Criteria certification.
• Experience with communication systems and networking products development.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Trade shows.
• Outdoor environment for demos.
• 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 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing.
  • 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.

Compensation

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.

CA Pay Range

$200,000 - $250,000 USD

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.

Silvus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.