Quality Engineer I

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Silvus Technologies in West Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Quality Engineer I to support product quality across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold company-wide quality standards.

The position is 100% onsite at Silvus' headquarters, reporting to the Director of Quality, with responsibilities spanning test acceptance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools and production environments.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation for PCBs/PWAs.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with quality management software a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) required for tied contracts.
• Background check and drug test clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance testing and validation on PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux-based environment.
• Support test plans, station design, and qualification procedures for long-term reliability.
• Lead root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve yield, reduce defects, and improve process efficiency.
• Review engineering documentation to ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Interface with operations to maintain QA/QC documentation.
• Partner with design engineering for design-for-manufacturability feedback.
• Train junior staff on inspection techniques and root cause analysis.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software

Inspection tools

Job description

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"? Silvus is seeking a Quality Engineer I who will report to the Director of Quality on the Quality team. The successful individual in this role will provide engineering-level support to ensure product quality across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products. This role focuses on higher-level quality engineering activities including root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with cross functional teams to uphold company-wide quality standards.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant 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

• Conduct acceptance testing and validation on first article PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux based environment.
• Support and refine test plans, test station design, and qualification procedures for long-term reliability.
• Lead failure analysis investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Drive continuous improvement projects targeting yield enhancement, defect reduction, and process efficiency.
• Review and interpret engineering documentation including blueprints, drawings, and schematics, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Prepare and review inspection reports, first article documentation, and associated records for completeness and accuracy.
• Interface with operations leadership to maintain and improve Quality Assurance and Quality Control documentation.
• Partner with design engineering to implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-reliability feedback loops.
• Train and mentor junior quality staff on inspection techniques, documentation practices, and root cause analysis.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience with inspection tools (e.g., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• Hands-on experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for corrective/preventive actions.
• Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation, particularly PCBs and PWAs.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality management software a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• 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

• Exposure to AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Familiarity with soldering, PCB manufacturing, or RF systems.
• IPC Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.
• Outdoor environment for demonstrations.
• 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 10 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $82,000 - $93,000 / annually

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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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering role.
• 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 None

Relocation Provided None

Position Type Experienced

Referral Payment Plan Yes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & 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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