Senior Wireless Communication Systems Engineer

Silvus; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Silvus Technologies in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Wireless Communication Systems Engineer to contribute to wireless technology projects, including design and verification. The role involves leading a team in algorithm development and system performance testing. A minimum of 4 years experience and an MS or Ph.D. are required for this hybrid position.

The successful candidate will engage in the complete development cycle and operate from the vibrant West Los Angeles headquarters, expected to work onsite for three days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• Extensive knowledge about signal processing algorithms and MIMO.
• Expertise in modeling RF impairments to signals.

Responsibilities

• System design and requirement specification.
• Algorithmic development, simulation, implementation, and testing.
• Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers for product and feature development.

Skills

RF propagation

Digital communication systems

MATLAB programming

Signal processing algorithms

FPGA design and verification

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Wireless Communications

Tools

MATLAB

FPGA

Job description

THE COMPANY

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.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world‑class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line‑of‑sight to extreme non‑line‑of‑sight, Silvus radios form a self‑healing, self‑forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high‑bandwidth data.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Senior Wireless Communication Systems Engineer to report to the R&D Director, Communications Systems in the R&D Team. The successful individual in this role will participate in all phases of wireless technology projects that include planning, design, implementation, prototyping, verification, and validation.

This position will be 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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• System design and requirement specification.
• Algorithmic development, simulation, implementation, and testing.
• System performance simulation, bench marking, and testing.
• Fixed point modeling and FPGA design and verification support.
• Support FPGA and Software development teams for hardware/software implementation and troubleshooting.
• Lead a team of multi‑disciplinary engineers for product and feature development as needed.
• Setting, tracking, and driving development schedules and tasks.
• Design and participate in lab and field testing and troubleshooting.
• Technical material preparation and documentation.
• Participate in R&D business development and capture efforts as needed.
• Understand current products and technologies and brainstorm with other teams for future enhancements and strategies.
• As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS. or Ph.D. in the field of wireless communications and signal processing.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• Participation in the complete wireless technology development cycle: from design to field testing.
• Extensive knowledge and experience about RF propagation, channel modeling, and all parts of digital communication systems (e.g. RF subsystems, synchronizations, channel estimation, channel coding, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge about signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM.
• Expertise in modeling and mitigating RF impairments to signals such as AGC, phase noise, frequency/clock offset, etc.
• Experiences with fixed point modeling, implementation, and verification.
• Expert in MATLAB programming and simulation.
• NOTE: Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Wireless mobile ad‑hoc networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.
• Cognitive radio congested and contested spectrum and interference mitigation.
• RF sensing, signal detection, and classification, etc.
• Technical writing and presentation.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

CA Pay Range: $140,000 — $200,000 USD

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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.

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.