Senior Business Development Engineer (BDE), US Army

Silvus Technologies; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; 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 Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Silvus Technologies seeks a Senior Business Development Engineer to translate Army operational requirements into winning technical solutions. You will work with Applications Engineering and BD teams to engage Army stakeholders and demonstrate interoperability and field-readiness of our portfolio.

The role requires deep SDR expertise, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 50%. 100% remote work is possible depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 5+ years in systems engineering or defense tech roles.
• 5+ years with SDRs, IP routing, and tactical comms.
• Familiarity with Army procurement pathways and Army Futures Command priorities.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Map Army capability sets to our tactical radio capabilities.
• Identify full product solutions and test end-to-end architectures.
• Design demonstrations tailored to Army needs.
• Lead field trials, modernizations, and user evaluations.
• Collaborate on architecture reviews for proposal accuracy.
• Engage Army program managers and warfare centers to write tech into programs.
• Align with BD team on strategic tech needs.
• Serve as technical anchor for RFI/RFP responses.
• Build trusted relationships with Army engineers and evaluators.
• Translate field feedback into actionable roadmaps.
• Travel up to 50% for meetings and demos.

Skills

Software-Defined Radios

IP-based tactical routing protocols

Tactical communication systems

Security clearance

US Army procurement pathways

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related C5ISR field

High School Diploma/GED with 9 years relevant experience

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

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, fostering collaboration that is critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, 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 provide the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement, and public safety agencies around the world, even 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 Senior Business Development Engineer, US Army who will report to the Director of Applications Engineering on the Applications Engineering team. The successful individual will work closely with Engineering and Business Development to provide US Army acquisition stakeholders with tailored solutions to meet their needs. The primary focus is forward‑looking: leveraging deep technical expertise in Software‑Defined Radios (SDRs), emerging industry solutions, and tactical network architectures to translate Army operational requirements into winnable technical solutions.

The Opportunity

The role involves demonstrating the technical superiority, interoperability, and field‑readiness of our tactical communications portfolio to Army evaluation teams. It suits a forward‑thinking technologist who enjoys interacting with customers, solving emerging issues, and traveling up to 50% of the time for meetings, events, and demonstrations. This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

Role And Responsibilities

• Analyze US Army Capability Set requirements and Mission Command network design goals to map operational gaps to our tactical radio capabilities.
• Conduct market research to identify full product solutions and synergies with emerging industry partners, collaborating with the Applications Engineering team to test and evaluate these end‑to‑end architectures.
• Design and build high‑impact, “art‑of‑the‑possible” demonstrations tailored to the Army’s operational needs, highlighting future tactical edge network possibilities.
• Lead the technical planning, network configuration, and live‑on‑the‑air execution of field trials, modernizations, and user evaluations with the BD and Applications Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to leverage continuous large‑scale testing and competitive benchmarking data, ensuring all proposed architectures are structurally sound and unassailable.
• Partner with the Business Development team to engage early with Army program managers, Science and Technology leads, and warfare centers to write advanced technology capabilities into upcoming 3–5‑year program requirements.
• Remain closely aligned with the Business Development team, setting strategic priorities and supporting their technical needs.
• Serve as the technical anchor for the RFI/RFP response team, providing strategic technical direction, defining nuanced product capabilities, and performing expert reviews to ensure proposal accuracy and alignment.
• Build trusted‑advisor relationships with Chief Engineers, Subject Matter Experts, and technical evaluators across the Army.
• Act as the internal voice of the soldier, translating complex field feedback and emerging requirements into actionable product roadmaps, and actively track engineering progress to ensure deliverables precisely meet operational needs.
• Perform other related duties as representative of the above.
• Travel Requirement – 50% for meetings, events, and demonstrations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR technical field with at least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or forward‑looking defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience directly with Software‑Defined Radios, IP‑based tactical routing protocols, and tactical communication systems.
• Strong knowledge of US Army tactical procurement pathways and the network modernization priorities outlined by the Army Futures Command.
• Proficiency with radio frequency instruments such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
• Willingness to travel frequently (50%) to customer sites, DoD research laboratories, and strategic field‑testing environments.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to client contracts under U.S. government law.
• All employment contingent upon successful background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted‑advisor relationships with DoD technical stakeholders and translate operational capability gaps into engineering roadmaps.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to author technical white papers and deliver compelling “art‑of‑the‑possible” presentations to senior military leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with TCP/IP protocols, tactical networking architectures, and Linux environments.
• Deep knowledge of wireless communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation, and digital communication technologies.
• Proficiency with programming or scripting languages (e.g., C/C++ or Python) to assist in rapid prototyping and test automation.
• Demonstrated success operating autonomously in a 100% remote environment, with proven ability to self‑manage long‑term initiatives and collaborate seamlessly with distributed, cross‑functional teams (including R&D, Product Management, and Sales).

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Conferences, technical symposiums, and trade shows.
• Outdoor environment for large‑scale field trials and tactical demonstrations.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in rugged field environments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift equipment up to 50 lbs for the set‑up of complex tactical network demonstrations and testing.

Compensation

$140,000 – $170,000 per annum.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR technical field with at least 5 years of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with Software‑Defined Radios, IP‑based tactical routing protocols, and tactical communication systems.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain within 15 months.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• All employment contingent upon background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

Over 50%.

Relocation Provided

None.

Position Type

Experienced.

Referral Payment Plan

Yes.

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

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 feel 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 the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.