Engineering Process Administrator

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time-off packages

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental and family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is looking for an Engineering Process Administrator in Los Angeles. This role involves overseeing engineering processes, including security controls and documentation, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with 4 years of experience. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

The annual pay range is $75,000–$115,000 based on market research. Benefits include incentive bonuses, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in engineering process management or implementation, or 8 years without a degree.
• Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering process implementation in security controls and documentation.
• Draft and update engineering process guidelines.
• Maintain access controls in collaboration with IT.

Skills

Reporting and presentation skills

Engineering process management

Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma (or GED)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

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, schools, hospitals, businesses, and ultimately 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 worldwide, even in extreme environments. Silvus is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions.

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering Process Administrator to oversee the implementation and execution of engineering and R&D processes in security controls, documentation, certification, budgeting, schedules, and deliverables. The role reports to the Vice President of Research and Development with dotted‑line reporting to the Vice President of Engineering. It is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three onsite days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) at our West Los Angeles headquarters.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT teams to ensure engineering processes meet requirements.
• Draft and regularly update engineering process guidelines.
• Maintain up‑to‑date physical and digital access controls in collaboration with IT.
• Collaborate with other process managers responsible for CMMC, ISO, and other compliance services.
• Compile monthly summaries of schedules, budgets, and status for Engineering and R&D departments.
• Oversee the delivery of contractual requirements on funded engineering/R&D projects.
• Oversee steps toward obtaining or maintaining various certifications with associated documentation.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of documentation within Engineering and R&D.
• Manage the labeling and distribution approval process of controlled/uncontrolled documents and other materials.
• Perform other related duties as representative of the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in engineering process management or implementation work; OR High School diploma (or GED) and 8 years of experience in engineering process management or implementation work.
• Demonstrated effective reporting and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with contractual requirements on engineering projects, particularly documentation and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), PDF tools, and equivalent Google tools.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• 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

• Master’s degree in a STEM or technical discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment with occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens during field tests or demonstrations.
• Responsibilities include lifting equipment up to 20 lbs. for demonstrations and testing, bending and reaching to place items on lower and higher shelves, kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves, and walking or moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION

Annual pay range: $75,000–$115,000. The range is based on market research and may vary with candidate qualifications.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Under 10% travel.

BENEFITS

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

EEO STATEMENT

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