Senior System Test and Automation Engineer

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening); 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

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, seeks a Senior System Test and Automation Engineer in West Los Angeles. You will own test procedures for wireless systems, define plans with R&D, and build automation to validate new features and designs.

This onsite role requires strong C/C++, Python, and RF knowledge, plus experience with lab instruments and wireless emulation. U.S. citizenship and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in system test and automation.
• Experience with embedded firmware development, testing, scripting (C/C++, Python).
• Experience with wireless/networking in electronics manufacturing or R&D.
• Familiarity with lab instruments (signal generators, spectrum analyzers) and testing environments.
• Knowledge of wireless/radio systems and RF signal propagation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute full coverage test procedures for wireless and related systems.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to define test plans and implement automation.
• Augment test systems with new features and configurations; troubleshoot and qualify new designs.
• Develop logging and analysis tools to measure performance of systems and test setups.
• Maintain lab test setups and environments, including RF and emulation equipment.
• Travel domestically as needed to support demonstrations and experimentation.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Testing

C/C++

Python

Wireless networking

Lab instruments

RF fundamentals

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Wireless environment emulation equipment

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‑proved 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”?

SILVUS is seeking a Senior System Test and Automation Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Implementation on the Research and Development team. The successful individual in this role will be part of the R&D team that understands performance requirements, develops test plans, implements testing infrastructure and streamlined test automation, and performs demonstration of Silvus’ MANET radios and other wireless products and technologies under development.

This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

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

• Ownership of the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel wireless communication, sensing, and other effects and solutions using Silvus hardware and software products
• Working closely with R&D system engineers and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors, define test plans and implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.
• Working closely with the software development team to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.
• Design and implementation of logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.
• Oversight of the usage, performance, and maintenance of laboratory test setups including variety of wireless environment emulation and test equipment and environments.
• Test and hardening of existing features through firmware and hardware changes in a practical environment.
• Other related duties, of which the above are representative.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional domestic 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 another relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation
• Demonstrated experience in embedded firmware development, testing, scripting, C/C++, and python
• Demonstrated experience in wireless/networking in an electronics manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment and laboratory configuration
• Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills, attentiveness to details, and ability to multi‑task and quickly switch gears.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate internally and with customers.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross‑functional teams and customers.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Indoor air‑conditioned facility.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• 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

COMPENSATION: $140,000 - $195,000 / annually

#silvuscareers

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Additional Eligibility

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation
• 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

10-25%

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
• 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.

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