Senior Electronics Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions seeks a Senior Electronics Test Engineer to join the Hardware Engineering team at Silvus Technologies in West Los Angeles. The role focuses on testing digital hardware for the StreamCaster MANET product line and requires strong hands-on testing and verification skills.

The position is 100% onsite, Monday–Friday, with travel to Irvine as needed. A BS in EE and 4+ years of hardware test experience are required, along with proficiency with test equipment and digital interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of hardware test experience.
• Hands-on experience with bench power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers.
• Experience with digital interfaces (RS-232, USB 2.0, 1000BASE-T).
• Experience validating power supplies and DC/DC converters.

Responsibilities

• Use electronics test equipment to evaluate performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Carry out hardware test execution and generate status and test reports.
• Define verification matrices and internal performance specs.
• Review data to ensure actual performance meets requirements.
• Develop and improve test strategies and fixtures.

Skills

Test equipment usage

Digital interfaces

Power electronics

Test automation (Python/LabView)

Data analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

RS-232

USB 2.0

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 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 opportunity: Silvus is seeking a Senior Electronics Test Engineer reporting to the Team Lead, Electronics Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the testing of digital hardware for Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET product line. This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

Role and Responsibilities

• Use electronics test equipment to evaluate system performance, evaluate compliance compatibility and troubleshoot operation issues.


• Carry out hardware test execution and generate status and test reports.


• Define verification matrix and internal specifications of performance.


• Review test result data to ensure that actual performance meets expected requirements.


• Review and recommend improvements to existing test strategies.


• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.


• Design test fixtures and calibrate test equipment.


• Understand proper use and handling of sensitive circuits and equipment.


• Travel Requirement - Rare local travel, as required by Silvus (i.e. Irvine office).


• Perform other related duties, of which the above are representative.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.


• Minimum 4 years of relevant hardware test experience.


• Hands‑on experience using test equipment such as bench top power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers.


• Experience with digital interfaces such as RS-232, USB 2.0, 1000BASE-T Ethernet or similar.


• Experience validating power supply sequencing, efficiency, and ripple for DC/DC converters, LDOs and PMICs or similar power circuitry.


• Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to U.S. government contracts.


• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Test automation using Python or LabView.


• Knowledge of guidelines for PCB layout.


• Audio testing and characterization experience.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide clear summary of test status and any issues to broader team.


• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and work on several projects concurrently.


• Detail oriented and have a firm commitment to quality.


• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.


• Problem‑solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Office environment.


• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.


• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing.


• 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

$105,000 - $140,000 / annually

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture

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.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 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. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.