Engineering Technician – Electronics

Motorola Solutions; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, in Irvine, CA, seeks an Engineering Technician - Electronics to perform hands-on lab work, run qualification tests, and assist design engineers with debugging. This onsite role reports to the engineering team and supports hardware development and transitions to manufacturing.

You will read schematics, solder fine-pitch components, and help document test results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of direct electronics or RF hardware support experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and navigate complex electrical schematics, PCB layout prints, assembly drawings, BOMs.
• Hands-on skills with mechanical assembly and soldering, including fine-pitch ICs and QFNs under a microscope.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and basic scripting (Python/LabVIEW) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, parametric, and performance tests on RF, digital, and mechanical designs under hardware development direction.
• Support Product Qualification with environmental stress testing (thermal cycles, humidity, shock, vibration).
• Perform SMT soldering and rework to fine-pitch components and build custom test fixtures.
• Read schematics and debug at component, board, and system levels to identify root causes.
• Set up and operate RF and electronic lab instruments (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, programmable power supplies).
• Interface with Manufacturing and Engineering for New Product Introduction (NPI) and transfer to contract manufacturers.
• Log data, document failures, and draft SOPs for new test setups; maintain a safe, organized lab.
• Meet lab safety and cleanliness standards and manage calibration schedules for equipment.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

RF hardware

Schematic reading

Soldering 0201

Lab instrumentation

Education

Associates degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

GPIB/USB interfaces

Job description

Engineering Technician – ElectronicsSkip to main content**Motorola Solutions values your privacy** Our website is set to allow cookies. We use cookies to improve your website experience, the products and services we offer and to make your digital experience personalized to you. Learn more about the cookies we use on our website using this tool. You can set your cookie personal preferences. By using our site, you are accepting our Cookie Policy.#Engineering Technician – Electronics page is loaded## Engineering Technician – ElectronicsApplylocations: Irvine, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R67721## **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 OPPORTUNITYSilvus is seeking an ***Engineering Technician - Electronics*** with a strong Electrical Engineering foundation and working knowledge of mechanical components. This individual will perform hands-on electronics laboratory work, execute extensive product qualification and environmental stress tests, assist design engineers with component-level debugging, and facilitate smooth transitions to manufacturing (NPI). This position reports to the Senior Engineering Director on the Engineering team.This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office inIrvine, CA, near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.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* **Development Testing & Execution:** Execute detailed functional, parametric, and performance tests on cutting-edge RF, digital, and mechanical designs under the direction of hardware development engineers.* **Product Qualification Support:** Support Product Qualification team for environmental stress testing, including thermal cycle, humidity, shock, and vibration testing, to comply with internal quality plans and standards.* **Hands-On Laboratory Operations:** Perform precision SMT soldering and rework down to fine-pitch and 0201 component sizes. Construct custom test fixtures, fabricate complex cable/wire harnesses, and perform mechanical prototype assemblies.* **Hardware Debugging & Troubleshooting:** Assist Engineers with isolating component-level, board-level, and system-level defects. Read electrical schematics and use standard laboratory diagnostic tools to identify root causes of hardware anomalies or failures.* **Test Equipment Management:** Set up, calibrate verification, and operate standard RF and electronic lab instruments, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes, Vector Signal Generators, Power Meters, and Programmable Power Supplies.* **Manufacturing & NPI Support:** Interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams to assist with New Product Introduction (NPI). Build, validate, and document reference test configurations and assembly workflows for transfer to contract manufacturers (CMs).* **Data Collection & Documentation:** Systematically log, analyze, and format raw test data. Maintain meticulous engineering notebooks, create structured failure analysis reports, and draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) for newly designed test setups.* **Lab Maintenance & Safety:** Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and ESD-compliant laboratory environment. Track lab tools, coordinate routine calibration intervals for specialized instrumentation, and manage electronic component inventories.* Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of direct electronics or RF hardware support experience.* Proven capability to read, interpret, and navigate complex electrical schematics, PCB layout prints, assembly drawings, mechanical drawings, and multi-tier Bills of Materials (BOMs).* Exceptional hands-on skills with mechanical assembly and soldering, including the ability to reliably replace fine-pitch ICs, QFNs, and passive components under a laboratory microscope.* Knowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types.* Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.* Strong familiarity with the fundamental operation of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, variable power supplies, and electronic loads.* Familiarity with basic scripting environments (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) to control instrumentation via GPIB, USB, or Ethernet interfaces is highly desirable.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.* **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.**PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (ASET) or a related technical field.* Basic knowledge of digital electronics systems and RF system design.* Working knowledge of thermal interface materials, gaskets, thread locker, and conformal coating.* Familiarity with environmental and reliability standards (e.g. IP, IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD).* Ability to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.* Exceptional methodical troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, with the endurance to stick with complex intermittent hardware issues until root cause analysis is achieved.WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* Office environment.* 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 up to 30 lbs. + Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. + Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves. + Walking/Moving in the labs.COMPENSATION: $33.00 - $38.00 / hourly#silvuscareersConsistent 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.## Basic Requirements* High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of direct electronics or RF hardware support experience.* **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 RequirementsNone## Relocation ProvidedNone## Position TypeExperienced## Referral Payment PlanYes**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.