Remote Senior R&D Systems Engineer - Networked EW

Motorola Solutions

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Senior R&D Systems Engineer to lead the definition and development of next‑generation Networked Electronic Warfare systems, bridging RF hardware, signal processing software, and distributed networking. The role requires a BS in a technical field, 5+ years of systems engineering experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

government SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

BS degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software systems.
Experience in Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, Tactical Radios / Wireless Communications (MANET, MIMO, Mesh), or Radar Systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within 15 months.

Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design: Lead the architectural definition of networked EW systems, decomposing high‑level mission requirements into detailed hardware, software, and firmware specifications.
Requirements Management: Utilize modern requirements management tools to capture, trace, and maintain system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Technical Documentation: Author and maintain System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, CONOPS, and Test Plans.
Integration & Test Leadership: Define and oversee system integration strategies; lead hands‑on integration events with RF hardware, embedded software, and network emulators.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge between RF, FPGA, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams.
Performance Analysis: Develop MATLAB/Python models to predict system performance and validate against field data.
Travel: Occasional travel for team meetings, test events and client demonstrations at Los Angeles, CA or other locations.