Senior SEIT Lead (Product Solutions)

motorolasolutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, seeks a Senior SEIT Lead to bridge product requirements and execution. You will drive cross‑functional teams (EE, ME, Software) to deliver ruggedized systems from concept through production, with a focus on risk management and DFM. Hybrid work in West Los Angeles, 3 onsite days weekly.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, MIL‑STD/EMI considerations, and collaboration with Product Managers to meet schedule and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 6–9+ years leading physical product design, analysis, prototyping, and production transfer.
• Experience with MIL‑STD requirements and testing processes.
• Familiarity with Agile PLM and hardware test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional engineering teams across EE, ME, and Software.
• Define and refine product requirements into actionable specifications.
• Manage risks, schedules, and resource planning throughout development.
• Drive DFM activities and BOM management for production readiness.
• Plan and oversee integration, validation, and environmental qualification.
• Ensure compliance with defense/aerospace standards and safety requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship and report progress to management.
• Travel occasionally to support milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Agile PLM

Hardware testing

MIL-STD compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

BSEE or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

RF spectrum analyzers

Agile PLM

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 SEIT Lead (Product Solutions) to join our Product organization, reporting directly to the Director of Product Solutions.

In this pivotal role, you will serve as the critical bridge between product requirements and successful product realization. You will drive cross-functional engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical, and Software) to bring complex, ruggedized products and systems from initial concept through full production. The ideal candidate combines deep technical leadership, rigorous risk management, and a product-focused mindset to deliver mission‑critical solutions on schedule. This position may require infrequent travel to support key project milestones.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On‑site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Champion and drive multidisciplinary engineering teams (EE, ME, and Software). Lead iterative development cycles to ensure designs meet exact product specifications, project schedules, prototype builds, and customer demonstrations.
• Requirements & Specifications: Collaboratively define and refine product requirements alongside Product Managers; translate those requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications for design implementation.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively evaluate technical, schedule, and resource risks during the design phase. Identify bottlenecks early and implement effective mitigation paths.
• Design for Manufacturing & Production Readiness: Manage resources and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities, build‑cost viability analysis, and implement the seamless transition from engineering to pre‑production (including BOM management, drawing updates, configuration control, and test planning) then into a production environment.
• Integration & Validation: Plan, organize, and execute comprehensive product and system integration. Perform and oversee hands‑on testing, including electrical and mechanical validation, thermal characterization, First Article Acceptance Testing (FAAT), environmental qualification, and field evaluations.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs comply with applicable defense and aerospace standards, including MIL‑STD‑810 (Environmental), MIL‑STD‑461/464 (EMI/EMC), and MIL‑STD‑1472 (Human Factors) and safety/environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH, UL, TSA, etc). Develop qualification plans and manage internal and external test laboratories as required.
• Technical Mentorship & Quality Leadership: Provide hands‑on technical leadership and guidance across the team. Advise and mentor junior engineers and enforce rigorous engineering standards to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Communication & Governance: Lead weekly cross‑functional team meetings and deliver concise, high-level project status and milestone updates to senior management.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Travel Requirement – Rare travel to support key project milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field.
• 6-9+ years of hands‑on experience leading physical product design, system analysis, prototyping, and successfully driving complex products into full-scale production.
• Strong familiarity with Agile PLM (or equivalent Product Lifecycle Management systems) and hands‑on experience with hardware test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, digital logic analyzers, RF spectrum analyzers).
• Demonstrated experience navigating MIL‑STD requirements and managing outsourced or in‑house compliance testing.
• Prior experience in a fast‑paced equipment manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects, competing deadlines, and transitioning designs to the factory floor.
• Exceptional team leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire, collaborate, and demonstrate grit within multidisciplinary engineering environments (EE, ME, Software).
• Advanced deductive reasoning, data analysis, and critical thinking skills to resolve complex technical blockers.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• 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

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or a closely related field.
• High proficiency in modern engineering collaboration tools, project management software, and standard productivity suites (MS Office / Google Workspace).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical risks into clear updates for senior management and non-technical stakeholders.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

Compensation

$150,000 - $180,000 / annually

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field.
• 6-9+ years of hands‑on experience leading physical product design, system analysis, prototyping, and successfully driving complex products into full-scale production.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leaveibli>an>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 Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.