Senior Research and Development (R&D) Networked Electronic Warfare Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; 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 and more!

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Research and Development (R&D) Networked Electronic Warfare Test Engineer to report to the Senior R&D Director. The role focuses on designing test plans, building test infrastructure and demonstrating Silvus’ capabilities for defense and public-safety applications.

The position is fully onsite in West Los Angeles, with occasional travel and collaboration across RF, software and hardware teams to ensure robust test coverage and validated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical fields.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in Electronic Warfare system testing.
• Experience with embedded software/firmware testing, scripting, C/C++, and python.
• Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment.
• Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attentiveness to details.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel Radio Frequency (RF) sensing and other effects using Silvus hardware and software products.
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors.
• Define test plans, implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.
• Work closely with the Software Development teams to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.
• Design and implement logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded software testing

Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Wireless environment emulation

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. Will you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Job Description

Silvus is seeking a Senior Research and Development (R&D) Networked Electronic Warfare Test Engineer who will report to the Senior R&D Director, Electronic Warfare.

The successful individual in this role will understand performance requirements, develop test plans, implement test infrastructure and perform demonstrations of Silvus’ Networked Electronic Warfare capabilities and other wireless products and technologies under development in the Research and Development (R&D) department. This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

Below 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

• Own the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel Radio Frequency (RF) sensing and other effects using Silvus hardware and software products.
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors.
• Define test plans, implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.
• Work closely with the Software Development teams to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.
• Design and implement logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Travel Requirements – Occasional travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting‑edge technology under development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical fields.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in Electronic Warfare system testing.
• Demonstrated experience in embedded software/firmware testing, scripting, C/C++, and python.
• Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment.
• Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attentiveness to details.
• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross‑functional teams and customers.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Office and laboratory environments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  1. Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing.
  2. Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
  3. Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
  4. Walking/Moving in the labs.

Compensation

$140,000 - $195,000 / annually

U.S. 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.

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.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No 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.

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